Functions of the nasal cavity include all of the following except
A) filtering the air.
B) warming the air.
C) humidifying the air.
D) housing tonsils.
E) housing olfactory receptors.

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The nasal cavity is not involved in housing tonsils. The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and are located in the back of the throat. The other functions mentioned, filtering, warming, humidifying the air, and housing olfactory receptors are all functions of the nasal cavity.

Functions of the Nasal Cavity Include All of the Following