The Midline Partition of Bone and Cartilage That Divides the Nasal

question 46

Multiple Choice

The midline partition of bone and cartilage that divides the nasal cavity into right and left portions is the _______________________.

• A) nares
• B) hard palate
• C) maxillary sinus
• D) paranasal sinus
• E) septum

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Definitions:

Lateral Geniculate

A part of the thalamus that acts as a primary processing center for visual information received from the retina.

Dentate Gyrus

A part of the hippocampus involved in memory formation, thought to contribute to the generation of new memories.

Internal Carotid Arteries

Major arteries located on either side of the neck that supply blood to the brain, eyes, and parts of the face and scalp.

Vertebral Arteries

Pair of arteries that arise from the subclavian arteries and ascend in the neck to supply blood to the brain and spinal cord.