The nurse observes a patient breathing through an open mouth. Which function is being bypassed by mouth breathing?

Name: The nurse observes a patient breathing through an open mouth. Which function is being bypassed by mouth breathing?
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Mouth breathing bypasses the function of filtering the air that is achieved by passing the air through the nasal passages, which contain tiny hairs and mucus that trap and remove particles and microorganisms from the air.

The Nurse Observes a Patient Breathing Through an Open Mouth