What is not a function of mucus in the nasal cavity?

to break down oxygen entering the respiratory system

to warm air entering the respiratory system

to trap particles entering the respiratory system

to moisten air entering the respiratory system

1 answer

The function that is not associated with mucus in the nasal cavity is to break down oxygen entering the respiratory system. Mucus primarily functions to warm, moisten, and trap particles in the air, but it does not participate in breaking down oxygen.