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Which nerve is responsible for the special sensation of olfaction in the nose?
Which nerve is responsible for the special sensation of olfaction in the nose?
- Facial nerve
- Trigeminal nerve
- Glossopharyngeal nerve
- Olfactory nerve (correct)
Which type of nasal discharge is typically associated with allergic rhinitis or coryza?
Which type of nasal discharge is typically associated with allergic rhinitis or coryza?
- Mucoid - clear watery discharge (correct)
- Purulent – thick pussy offensive discharge
- Haemorrhagic mucopurulent – blood stained nasal discharge
- Mucopurulent – offensive mucopus discharge
Which part of the nose is responsible for the functions of respiration, humidification, and filtration?
Which part of the nose is responsible for the functions of respiration, humidification, and filtration?
- Nasal cavity
- Nasal turbinates or conchae (correct)
- Nasal vestibule
- Nasal septum
Which cranial nerve is involved in the innervation of the nose?
Which cranial nerve is involved in the innervation of the nose?
What is the medical term for offensive mucopus discharge from the nose, often seen in conditions like rhinosinusitis?
What is the medical term for offensive mucopus discharge from the nose, often seen in conditions like rhinosinusitis?