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What are the parts of the nose? what are their functions (besides smelling)?
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A few: Cartilage, bone, skin, mucous membrane and supporting blood vessels, glands and nerves. Other functions of nose include breathing, and conditioning air. For problems with nose, see ENT doc.
Answered 4/13/2015
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Anatomy and function: External nose, the nasal septum, the turbinates, and the paranasal sinuses. Nose is the area of highest airway resistance. The major function of human nose to warm, filter and moisten air coming in to the lungs.
Answered 6/9/2017
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