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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Respiratory System

Question 7 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Which part of the upper respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane and hair called vibrissae?

Answer
A
nose
B
sinuses
C
pharynx
D
nasal cavity

Explanation

The nasal cavity is lined with mucous membrane, and its entrance contains coarse hairs called vibrissae. These hairs help trap dust and other particles as air enters. The correct choice is the nasal cavity.

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