Which of the Following is NOT a Function of the Nasal

Question

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal conchae?
A)Provide an area for the olfactory receptors
B)Increase surface area for moistening inhaled air
C)Create turbulence to help clean the air
D)Increase surface area to trap moisture from exhaled air

Accepted Answer

The primary functions of the nasal conchae include increasing the surface area for moistening inhaled air (B), creating turbulence to help clean the air (C), and increasing the surface area to trap moisture from exhaled air (D). They do not provide an area for olfactory receptors; instead, olfactory receptors are located in the olfactory epithelium, which is found in the upper parts of the nasal cavity, not directly on the conchae.