1
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Openings to the exterior are the external nares or nostrils/choanae.
A
Nostrils.
2
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The nasal cavity communicates with the pharynx through internal nares or nostrils/conchae.
A
Conchae.
3
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What is the function of nasal conchae?
A
Increase the surface area of the internal nose, and prevent dehydration.
4
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The nose consists of a visible external/internal nose and then external/internal portion inside the skull called the nasal cavity.
A
External, internal.
Chapter 23: The Respiratory System
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