Parts of the Nose and Their Functions

The ______ are two openings of the nose which contain tiny hairs.

• nostrils

• cilia

• mucus

• nasal cavity

What do you call the tiny hairs in the nostrils?

• nostrils

• cilia

• mucus

• nasal cavity

The sticky liquid in the nostrils is called ______.

• nostrils

• cilia

• mucus

• nasal cavity

The cilia filter particels of dust as they enter the nostrils.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The ______ helps to clean, moisten, and warm the air you breathe.

• mucus

• ear wax

• cilia

• nostrils

• water

The ______ is a hollow portion through which air passes.

• nasal cavity

• olfactory nerves

• cilia

• colds

• brain

The ______ are found in the upper part of the nasal cavity.

• nasal cavity

• olfactory nerves

• cilia

• colds

• brain

The ______carry the smell to the brain.

• olfactory nerves

• nasal cavity

• nostrils

• mucus

When you have a cold, the passage in your nose may be blocked.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The sense of smell and taste are related.

• TRUE

• FALSE