Quiz on How The Body Works: The Nose

What are the two holes at the entrance of the nose called?

• Trachea

• Nostrils

• Septum

• Cavity

What separates the nostrils?

• Nasal cavity

• Septum

• Mucous membrane

• Trachea

What does the nose do to the air before it enters the lungs?

• Cools

• Dries

• Cleans

• Warms, moistens, and filters

What is the sticky stuff in your nose called?

• Snot

• Dust

• Mucus

• Air

What do you call the dried clumps of mucus and dirt?

• Boogers

• Dust

• Particles

• Snot

What can a sneeze shoot out of your nose?

• Air

• Particles

• Dust

• Mucus

How fast can a sneeze shoot unwanted particles?

• 10 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

What is the fancy word for things that have to do with smelling?

• Olfactory

• Nasal

• Respiratory

• Sensory

What part of the nose contains special receptors for smell?

• Olfactory epithelium

• Nostrils

• Nasal cavity

• Septum

What sends signals to the brain when you smell something?

• Trachea

• Nasal passage

• Olfactory nerve

• Lungs