University of Washington
University of Washington: Nose Structure and Function
Discusses how the structures of the noseinteract to produce our sense of smell.Has links to lab activities and teacher lessonson this topic.
Other
Leffingwell and Associates: Olfaction
Provides a technical discussion of the anatomy and physiology involved in the receptors associated with the sense of smell. Includes pictures and formulas.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Mucus Keeps Us Healthy
Your body produces more than a liter of mucus every day, and when you're sick, it can be hard to miss. But what exactly is mucus? And what does it do, besides making you miserable? The following video and learning guide reveals the...
University of California
University of California: Nasal Dysfunction
The University of California discusses some conditions that affect sinus and nasal dysfunctions.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How the Body Works: Your Nose
Learn about the nose and its function in the olfactory system of the human body. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Nose
It sniffs and smells, but how does it work? Find out more in this nose video and activity guide. [4:22]
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Going With the Flow of Nosebleeds
Ever get a nosebleed? To learn more about them, read this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Your Nose
Your nose lets you smell and is also the main gate to the respiratory system. Read this article for kids to discover just how it works.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: The Sense of Smell
In this animated object, learners trace the olfactory pathway from the nasal cavity to the olfactory cortex.
Other
The Nose: Side View
Explains how the nasal passages filter incoming particles. Provides a diagram of this process.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Nasal Passages
Describes the anatomy of the nasal passages. Explains how these structures function in the process of breathing and smell.