Besides Air Distribution and Gas Exchange,the Respiratory Organs Assist In

Question

Besides air distribution and gas exchange,the respiratory organs assist in
A) the sense of olfaction
B) filtering the air we breathe
C) warming the air we breathe
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Respiratory organs, such as the nose and the trachea, have various functions in addition to air distribution and gas exchange. These include filtering the air we breathe to remove potentially harmful particles, as well as warming and humidifying the air to make it more suitable for the lungs. Additionally, the nose is responsible for the sense of olfaction, or the ability to detect different scents in the environment. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.