PLoS Comput Biol March 2016 PMID 27010321

Impaired Air Conditioning within the Nasal Cavity in Flat-Faced Homo.

Takeshi Nishimura, Futoshi Mori, Sho Hanida, Kiyoshi Kumahata, Shigeru Ishikawa, Kaouthar Samarat, Takako Miyabe-Nishiwaki, Misato Hayashi, Masaki Tomonaga, Juri Suzuki, Tetsuro Matsuzawa, Teruo Matsuzawa

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Many posts revolve around humorous takes on the topic of the nasal cavity and primates, particularly the proboscis monkey. For example, some users mention watching entertaining videos, using phrases like 'this video goes hard' and 'single greatest nature documentary narration' to convey enjoyment. This choice of light-hearted language and humor showcases the tone and context of the discussions, which leans more towards entertainment rather than serious academic discourse.

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Abstract in brief

The study explores how the flat facial structure of humans affects the nasal cavity's ability to condition inhaled air, suggesting that this impairment is a result of evolutionary changes rather than environmental adaptation.
Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), researchers compared air flow in the nasal passages of humans, chimpanzees, and macaques, finding that humans have a less effective air-conditioning mechanism due to their unique nasal anatomy.
Despite the reduced air conditioning in the nasal cavity, humans can still adequately condition air in the pharyngeal cavity, indicating that early Homo might have adapted to survive in varying climates despite their nasal limitations.

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Impaired Air Conditioning within the Nasal Cavity in Flat-Faced Homo.

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Abstract in brief

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Understanding Uncommon Body Parts and Their Functions

The Correlation Between Nose Size and Penile Length Explained

The Impact of Human Nasal Anatomy on Air Conditioning Efficiency