Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Paranasal

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the paranasal sinuses? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)They are lined with simple squamous epithelium that is smooth to prevent friction.
• B)They are air cavities in the frontal and parietal bones.
• C)If they fill with mucus, they may become painful.
• D)An upper respiratory pathogen may infect these sinuses.
• E)They make the skull lighter in weight.
• F)They provide more air to vibrate when we speak.

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