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Nasal valve area significance |
Cross sectional area bounded by structure forming valve. Least cross-sectional area of nose and regulates airflow and resistance on inspiration. |
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What are the mechanisms in place that protect lower airway? |
Mucocilliary mechanism Enzymes and immunoglobulins Sneezing |
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Air conditioning of inspired air includes what? |
Filtration and purification Temperature control Humidification |
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Nerves supplying lateral wall of nose |
Ant. Ethmoidal Infraorbital Olfactory (bulb and nerve branches) SPHENOpalatine |
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Nerves supplying medial wall |
Infraorbital Ant. Ethmoidal Olfactory NASOpalatine GREATER palatine |
