Multiple Choice Questions on Respiratory System Related

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The nose serves all the following functions EXCEPT:

  • A. as the initiator of the cough reflex
  • B. warming and humidifying the air
  • C. cleansing the air
  • D. as a passageway for air movement
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: as the initiator of the cough reflex. The nose does not initiate the cough reflex; rather, it is the respiratory system's response to irritants in the airways. The nose warms, humidifies, and cleanses the air as it passes through, and it also serves as a passageway for air movement. Therefore, the nose does not directly trigger the cough reflex.