Human nose

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/human-nose

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the respiratory conditioning?Nasal mucosa and conchae warm, humidify, and filter inhaled air
2. What is the olfactory receptor neurons?Millions of specialized neurons in the olfactory epithelium detect odorants
3. What does my nose do when I breathe?It warms and moistens the air before it reaches the lungs, protecting them from temperature and moisture changes.
4. How does my nose help me smell yummy food?Special cells in the olfactory epithelium detect smells and send signals to the brain, letting us enjoy scents.

Mucociliary Escalator: A system of cilia that moves mucus and trapped particles out of the airways.
Olfactory Bulb: The brain structure that receives signals from olfactory receptor neurons.
Velopharyngeal Port: The passageway between the nasal cavity and the oral cavity, controlled by the soft palate.
Congenital Deformities: Structural abnormalities present at birth, such as a cleft lip affecting the nose.