Why Does a Person's Nose Run When He Cries

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why does a person's nose run when he cries?

• A) Tears drain into the nasal cavity via the nasolacrimal duct.
• B) Parasympathetic nerve stimulation causes the nose to secrete mucus.
• C) Intense stimulation of the facial nerve as a result of crying increases nasal secretions.
• D) The lacrimal glands secrete tears directly into the nose.
• E) This stimulates fluid production in the nose.

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