Which of the following is not a function of nose?
ANSWER: (B) Air pressure controlREF: Dhingra 4th ed page 133Functions of the nose are classified as:1. Respiration2. Air conditioning of inspired aira. Filtration and purificationb. Temperature control of the inspired airc. HumidificationProtection of lower airwayMucociliary mechanismSecretion of Enzymes and immunoglobulinsSneezingVocal resonanceNasal reflex functions: Smell of a palatable food cause reflex secretion of saliva and gastric juice. Irritation of nasal mucosa causes sneezing .Olfaction
Olfaction
Air pressure control
Humidification of air
Temperature control of inspired air
Anatomy and Physiology of Nose and PNS