All About the Nose

What is the main function of the nose?

• To filter dust from the air

• To produce sound for speech

• The main function of the nose is to facilitate the sense of smell.

• To regulate body temperature

How many nostrils does a human nose have?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

What part of the nose helps to filter air?

• Nasal cavity

• Nasal hairs

• Sinuses

• Nasal septum

What is the name of the sense that the nose is primarily responsible for?

• sight

• smell

• taste

• hearing

What do we call the tiny hairs inside the nose?

• Cilia

• Cilia-like structures

• Microvilli

• Villi

What is the term for the smell receptors located in the nose?

• Visual receptors

• Auditory receptors

• Taste receptors

• Olfactory receptors

How does the nose help with tasting food?

• The nose blocks flavors from reaching the tongue.

• The nose only helps with breathing, not tasting.

• The nose helps with tasting food by detecting aromas that enhance flavor perception.

• Taste is solely determined by the tongue's taste buds.

What is the medical term for a runny nose?

• Nasal congestion

• Sinusitis

• Rhinorrhea

• Rhinoceros

What is the role of mucus in the nose?

• Mucus helps in the digestion of food.

• Mucus is primarily responsible for regulating body temperature.

• Mucus traps particles and pathogens, keeping the nasal passages moist and protecting the respiratory system.

• Mucus acts as a lubricant for the eyes.

Can animals smell better than humans? Why?

• Both humans and animals have the same sense of smell.

• Animals cannot smell at all.

• Humans have a better sense of smell than all animals.

• Yes, animals can smell better than humans.