The outer openings of the nasal cavity are called
A)the nasal septum.
B)external nares.
C)the apex of the nose.
D)internal nares.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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The external nares, also known as nostrils, are the outer openings of the nasal cavity through which air enters. The nasal septum refers to the wall that divides the nasal cavity into left and right halves. The apex of the nose is the tip or highest point of the nose. The internal nares are the openings at the back of the nasal cavity that lead into the pharynx.

The Outer Openings of the Nasal Cavity Are Called