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  2. Nasal cycle - Wikipedia

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    It has been shown that the cilia of the congested side suspend their motility until that side decongests. Thus the cycle ensures that one side of the nose is always moist, to facilitate humidification, which is one of the three functions of the nose, the other two being filtration and warming of inspired air prior to its entering the lungs.

  3. Snowbird (character) - Wikipedia

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    Snowbird (Narya) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, the character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 (April 1979). [1] [2] [3] Snowbird is an Inuk demigoddess, being the daughter of a human and Nelvanna, the Inuk goddess of the Northern Skies.

  4. Bird ringing - Wikipedia

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    This is placed around the bird's leg, which determines the diameter of the leg. After identifying the size of ring needed, the ring is then placed around the leg using the ringing pliers. [17] In Australia, ring sizes range from 1 to 15, plus special sizes for birds whose leg shapes require special rings, such as parrots and pelicans. [18]

  5. Nostril - Wikipedia

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    Fish do not breathe through noses, but they do have two small holes used for smelling, which can also be referred to as nostrils (with the exception of Cyclostomi, which have just one nostril). In humans, the nasal cycle is the normal ultradian cycle of each nostril's blood vessels becoming engorged in swelling, then shrinking.

  6. Nose ring (animal) - Wikipedia

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    A nose ring is inserted into the nose of an animal. Nose rings are used to control bulls and occasionally cows, and to help wean young cattle by preventing suckling. Nose rings are used on pigs to discourage rooting. Some nose rings are installed through a pierced hole in the nasal septum or rim of the nose and remain there, while others are ...

  7. Nasal congestion - Wikipedia

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    Nasal obstruction characterized by insufficient airflow through the nose can be a subjective sensation or the result of objective pathology. [10] It is difficult to quantify by subjective complaints or clinical examinations alone, hence both clinicians and researchers depend both on concurrent subjective assessment and on objective measurement of the nasal airway.

  8. Nose ring - Wikipedia

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    Nose ring may refer to: A nose ring in humans is also known as a nose piercing, including: Nose-jewel, associated with the Indian subcontinent and mentioned in the Bible; Mola (art form), a cultural practice featuring nose rings; A sign of a Meghwal woman's marital status; see Meghwal; A part of a Sikh wedding ceremony; see Anand Karaj

  9. Choker - Wikipedia

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    A choker is a close-fitting necklace worn around the neck, typically 14 inch to 16 inch in length. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet , plastic , beads , latex , leather , metal , such as silver, gold, or platinum, etc.