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What is one of the functions of the paranasal sinuses?
To help produce sound by giving resonance to the voice
Where are the frontal sinuses located?
Just above the eyebrows
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
To deliver air to the lungs
How are the paranasal sinuses connected to the nasal cavity?
Via short ducts
What can an infection in the frontal sinuses cause?
Severe pain just above the eyebrows
What is a function of mucus produced by the paranasal sinuses?
To provide lubrication for the tissues of the nasal cavity
What is the main function of the paranasal sinuses?
To provide resonance to the voice
Where are the sphenoid sinuses located?
Behind the eye and under the pituitary gland
What can an infection in the maxillary sinuses cause?
Pain in the posterior maxillary teeth
What is the function of mucus produced by the paranasal sinuses?
To provide lubrication for the tissues of the nasal cavity
What are paranasal sinuses connected to via short ducts?
The nasal cavity
Which bone houses the frontal sinuses?
Frontal bone
What can an infection in the sphenoid sinuses potentially damage?
Vision
What is a function of the paranasal sinuses in relation to the bones of the skull?
$To make the bones of the skull lighter$
Test your knowledge about the functions of the respiratory system, including delivering air to the lungs, conveying oxygen to the blood, expelling waste products, and enabling speech production. Also, learn about the structure and location of the paranasal sinuses.
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