The external openings to the nasal cavities can be referred to as:
A) nostrils.
B) anterior nares.
C) external nares.
D) all of the above.

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All of the above are correct names for the external openings to the nasal cavities, commonly known as the nostrils or nasal passages. "Anterior nares" is the more anatomically specific term, while "external nares" is a more general term that encompasses both the anterior and posterior openings of the nasal cavities.

The External Openings to the Nasal Cavities Can Be Referred