The nose serves all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.
A) cleansing the air
B) warming and humidifying the air
C) as a passageway for air movement
D) as the direct initiator of the cough reflex

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The nose is not the direct initiator of the cough reflex. Rather, cough reflex is initiated by the irritation of the respiratory tract, which may be triggered by allergens, smoke, dust, or other irritants.

The Nose Serves All of the Following Functions EXCEPT ________