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Respiratory System and Disorders
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Which part of the respiratory system warms and humidifies the inspired air?
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Turbinate
💡 Explanation:
Along the sides of the vestibule are turbinates; mucous membrane covered projections that contain a very rich blood supply from the internal and external carotid arteries. They warm and humidify the inspired air.