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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Definitions:

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles whose movement can be consciously controlled, including skeletal muscles used for walking, writing, and other activities.

Cardiac Muscle

A type of involuntary striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, enabling it to contract and pump blood throughout the body.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, controlled involuntarily.

ACSM

The American College of Sports Medicine, an organization focused on sports medicine and exercise science.