Question: what is the job of the nasal cavity

title: Nasal cavity
text: The two nasal cavities condition the air to be received by the other areas of the respiratory tract . Owing to the large surface area provided by the nasal conchae ( also known as turbinates ) , the air passing through the nasal cavity is warmed or cooled to within 1 degree of body temperature . In addition , the air is humidified , and dust and other particulate matter is removed by vibrissae , short , thick hairs , present in the vestibule . The entire mucosa of the nasal fossae is covered by a blanket of mucus , which lies superficial to the microscopic cilia and also filters inspired air . The cilia of the respiratory epithelium move the secreted mucus and particulate matter posteriorly towards the pharynx where it passes into the esophagus and is digested in the stomach . The nasal cavity also houses the sense of smell and contributes greatly to taste sensation through its posterior communication with the mouth via the choanae . 

Answer: answer: The two nasal cavities condition the air to be received by the other areas of the respiratory tract.  Owing to the large surface area provided by the nasal conchae (also known as turbinates), the air passing through the nasal cavity is warmed or cooled to within 1 degree of body temperature.  In addition, the air is humidified, and dust and other particulate matter is removed by vibrissae, short, thick hairs, present in the vestibule.  The nasal cavity also houses the sense of smell and contributes greatly to taste sensation through its posterior communication with the mouth via the choanae.