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Syed is creating a presentation on the noses role in respiratory functions. What is the MOST appropriate title for his presentation?
A. A built-in Carbon Dioxide Detector
B. Introducing the Helpful Humidifier
C. The Nose: Keeping Surfactant Sticky

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B. Introducing the Helpful Humidifier

Reason: the nose warms, humidifies, and filters inhaled air (and traps particles with mucus and cilia). It is not the body’s primary CO2 detector (central and peripheral chemoreceptors are), nor does it maintain alveolar surfactant.