What are the nose functions?

Answer 1

The nose is a cleverly designed part of the body that is involved in the special sense of Smell. It is believed that this sense has evolved (or was given to us by god depending on personal belief) to protect us from eating dangerous foods by smelling how rotten it might be, although this theory could be argued against considering that the smell of over-ripe fruit is actually the smell that attracts us to buy "fresh" fruit. The second function of the nose is perhaps more important nowadays. Within the head there are two cavities (one for each nostril) called the Nasal Cavities, separated by the Nasal Septum. Withing the nasal cavities are curved pieces of bone called Concha (or Turbinates). Overlying these bones is soft tissue that secretes mucous (snot). Most people when they breath in at rest do so through their nose which drags the air past these concha. This function is to warm up the air and humidify it (hence the mucous) so that it is not harmful to the very delicate lungs. The specific shape of the concha is to create turbulence in the air we inhale to mix and help with the smell sensation.

So, the nose's functions include:

1. As a passageway for air movement
2. Warming and humidifying the air
3. Cleaning the air we breathe by catching particles and some irritants

Answer 2

1. Entry point for oxygen (inhaling of oxygen through the nostrils).

2. Filtering of air (nose hair (cilia) cleans the air).

3. To expell dust from the body (by sneezing).

4. Smelling.

Answer 3

The nose is considered an organ of the body and is the first part of the respitory system that air passes through. The 6 major functions of the nose are to clean air, warm air, moisten air, filter dirt, allow us to smell and help us to speak.

Answer 4

The nose itself is made mostly of cartilage, skin, and a mucous membrane lining. It is often called the "air conditioning chamber" because it warms and moistens air before it goes to the lungs. It consists of the nasal passages, the inferior and superior conchas, and the paranasal sinuses.

Answer 5

Breathing, Moistening/Filtering incoming air, Modify Voice Vibrations

Answer 6

The 3 main functions of the nose is to smell, breath, and release mucous. It is important to have the nose as an exit point for the buildup of mucous.

Answer 7

The functions of a nose is smelling and breathing.

Answer 8

It warms the air and removes most of the dust from the air.

Also, if your nose were upside down, you'd drown when it rains.

Answer 9

The nose has the organ for the sense of smell. The nose also is used for the inhalation of air which it moistens and filters.