What is the primary function of the 'conducting part' of the respiratory system?
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Correct answer: Clearing the air of foreign particles and humidifying it
The conducting part transports atmospheric air to the alveoli, clears it from foreign particles, humidifies it, and also brings the air to body temperature. It includes the external nostrils up to the terminal bronchioles.
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