The function of the vibrissae in the vestibule is to: Group of answer choices provide a large, mucus-covered surface area over which air must pass before reaching the pharynx. provide an initial “filter” to screen particulate matter from air that is entering the system. produce copious quantities of mucus. serve as resonating chambers for speech

The emergency medical technicians have brought a 65-year-old patient in cardiac arrest. The patient had been ventilated with a manual resuscitator and mask. As yo attempt to ventilate, the patient vomits. A) What would be your immediate actions? B) During your next attempt to intubate, you observe a large piece of undigested steak blocking your view of the glottis. How would you clear the airway, and what equipment would be needed? C) After the airway is cleared, you attempt to intubate the patient. However, your ability to intubate is impeded by the movement of the chest compressions. What would you suggest?

Classify the item with the correct region of the nasal cavity. Skin Vibrissae Olfactory receptors Detection of odors Extensive vascularity in lamina propria Drainage of nasolacrimal ducts Nasal Vestibule Respiratory Region Olfactory Region

I am needing clarification of why is the nasal airway open during the Oral Prepatory Phase?