Nose

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Structures of the nose NaresNares Nasal ciliaNasal cilia Nasal septumNasal septum Olfactory Olfactory

receptorsreceptors TurbinatesTurbinates

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Understanding the functions of the nose

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Structures of the nose

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Nose

Nares (nostrils)Nares (nostrils)

Nasal ciliaNasal cilia

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Nose

Nasal septumNasal septum

Olfactory Olfactory receptorsreceptors

TurbinatesTurbinates

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Nose

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(A) Pathway of smell (B) Nerve activity in smell

Smell Trivia…

The beginnings of perfume use can be The beginnings of perfume use can be traced back thousands of years to the traced back thousands of years to the early Egyptians. early Egyptians. Burning of resins and woods were Burning of resins and woods were

used for their fragrance during used for their fragrance during religious ceremonies.religious ceremonies.

Perfume was developed to attract the Perfume was developed to attract the goodwill of the gods. goodwill of the gods.

When Tutankhamen’s tomb was When Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered, there was still a trace of the discovered, there was still a trace of the strong fragrance detected. He was strong fragrance detected. He was buried over 3,300 years ago.buried over 3,300 years ago.

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PerfumePerfume

Function of the nose: Smell

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Pleasant or unpleasant?

Function of the nose: Smell

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Smell ActivitySmell Activity

What is that smell?What is that smell?

Deviated nasal septumDeviated nasal septum

What causes a deviated nasal What causes a deviated nasal septum?septum?What is its impact on health? What is its impact on health? How does a septoplasty How does a septoplasty

relieve symptoms?relieve symptoms?

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Nasal polypsNasal polyps

What are nasal polyps?What are nasal polyps?

What causes nasal polyps?What causes nasal polyps?

How are they treated?How are they treated?

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RhinitisRhinitis

Define rhinitis.Define rhinitis.

Rhin- -itisRhin- -itisWhat causes What causes rhinitis?rhinitis?What are the What are the symptoms?symptoms?How is rhinitis How is rhinitis treated?treated?

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Structure, Functions and Disorders of the nose

The EndThe End

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