Anatomy CH. 25

• Allow for exchange of gases
• Sensation of the olfactory stimuli
• Sound Production
• Immune Functions

lined with pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithilia

• Structures
• 1. Nose 2. Nasal Cavity
• 3. Sinuses 4. Pharynx

Lined with various types of epithilia

• Structures
• 1. Larynx 3.Bronchi
• 2. Trachea 4. Bronchioles
• 5. Alveoli

Structurally held up by Nasal bone and cartilage

2 openings of nasal cavity called the nostrils

Lateral Wall: consist of the superior, inferior and middle nasal conchae

• under nasal conchae there are three meatus (superior, inferior, middle)
• which are all air passageways.

They are continuations with Nasal Cavity

Lined with pseudostratified columnar cilitaed epithia

• give resonence to voice
• help humiditify inhailed air

includes common passageway for food, drink, and air

soft palate elevates during swallowing so you don't inhale your food