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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Gas Exchange

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What is the name of the air-filled cavity in the head that filters and moistens the air coming into the body?

Answer
A
larynx
B
nose
C
pharynx
D
sinus

Explanation

The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the head that help warm, moisten, and filter the air you breathe. The nose is where air enters, but the question specifically asks for an air-filled cavity. So the correct choice is sinus.

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