The Nasal Cavity Connects to the Pharynx Through Two Openings

Question

The nasal cavity connects to the pharynx through two openings called the
A)nasal septa
B)nasal conchae
C)paranasal sinuses
D)external nares
E)internal nares

Accepted Answer

The internal nares (also known as choanae) are the two openings that connect the nasal cavity to the pharynx. The external nares are the two openings of the nose that allow air to enter the nasal cavity. The nasal septa are the bony structures that divide the nasal cavity into two halves. The nasal conchae are the three scroll-like structures in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and moisten the air. The paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities within the skull that are connected to the nasal cavity.