Figure 23-1 The Upper Airways

Use Figure 23-1 to answer the following questions:
-What is the function of the structure labeled "5"?
A) help olfaction
B) improve warming of air
C) cause air to swirl within the respiratory passageway
D) prevent food from entering the larynx
E) prevent food from entering the nasopharynx

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Figure 23-1 The Upper Airways
 
Use Figure 23-1 to answer the following questions:
-What is the function of the structure labeled "5"?
A) help olfaction 
B) improve warming of air 
C) cause air to swirl within the respiratory passageway 
D) prevent food from entering the larynx 
E) prevent food from entering the nasopharynx

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The Answer of Figure 23-1 The Upper Airways
 
Use Figure 23-1 to answer the following questions:
-What is the function of the structure labeled "5"?
A) help olfaction 
B) improve warming of air 
C) cause air to swirl within the respiratory passageway 
D) prevent food from entering the larynx 
E) prevent food from entering the nasopharynx

Figure 23-1 the Upper Airways