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==Introduction==
 
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==Introduction==
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The respiratory tract begins with the ''nose'' which includes the external nose, internal nasal cavities and [[Paranasal Sinuses - Anatomy & Physiology|paranasal sinuses]].
 
The respiratory tract begins with the ''nose'' which includes the external nose, internal nasal cavities and [[Paranasal Sinuses - Anatomy & Physiology|paranasal sinuses]].
 
As well as being vital for transport of gases to the [[Cardiorespiratory System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology#Lower Respiratory Tract|lower respiratory tract]], the nasal cavity is also the site for one of the special senses - [[Nose - Anatomy & Physiology|''Olfaction'']].
 
As well as being vital for transport of gases to the [[Cardiorespiratory System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology#Lower Respiratory Tract|lower respiratory tract]], the nasal cavity is also the site for one of the special senses - [[Nose - Anatomy & Physiology|''Olfaction'']].
    
==Structure==
 
==Structure==
      
The nose consists of the external nares with nasal [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|cartilages]], the nasal cavity (including the nasal meatus and conchae), and the [[Paranasal Sinuses - Anatomy & Physiology|paranasal sinuses]].
 
The nose consists of the external nares with nasal [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|cartilages]], the nasal cavity (including the nasal meatus and conchae), and the [[Paranasal Sinuses - Anatomy & Physiology|paranasal sinuses]].
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