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Multiple Choice
What anatomical structure divides the left and right sides of the nasal cavity?
A
Hard palate
B
Nasal conchae
C
Ethmoid bone
D
Nasal septum
Verified step by step guidance
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Identify the function of the nasal cavity, which is to filter, warm, and humidify the air we breathe.
Understand that the nasal cavity is divided into two separate chambers, the left and right nasal passages.
Recognize that the structure responsible for this division is the nasal septum.
The nasal septum is composed of both bone and cartilage, providing structural support and flexibility.
The primary bones involved in forming the nasal septum are the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone and the vomer bone, along with septal cartilage.