Which of the Following Muscles When Contracted Dilates the Nostrils

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles when contracted dilates the nostrils?

• A)Orbicularis oris muscle
• B)Levator labii superioris muscle
• C)Levator anguli oris muscle
• D)Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle

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Definitions:

Master Gland

A term often used for the pituitary gland because it regulates many critical functions in the body by releasing various hormones.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces and regulates a variety of crucial hormones, influencing growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Adrenal Gland

An endocrine gland located above the kidneys that produces various hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress responses.

Gonads

Organs that produce gametes; in males, they are the testes, and in females, the ovaries.