The Bony Structures That Increase the Surface Area in the Nose

Question

The bony structures that increase the surface area in the nose are the _______.
A) nasal septa
B) nostrils
C) bronchioles
D) conchae

Accepted Answer

The conchae are bony structures that protrude into the nasal cavity, increasing the surface area and promoting air turbulence, which helps to warm, humidify, and filter the air we breathe. The nasal septum and nostrils do not increase surface area in the nose. Bronchioles are smaller air passages within the lungs, not part of the nasal cavity.