Biology 2e
Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 39, Problem 5RQ

Air is warmed and humidified in the nasal passages. This helps to.

  1. ward off infection
  2. decrease sensitivity during breathing
  3. prevent damage to the lungs
  4. all of the above

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