Explain the contributions of the paranasal sinuses

What will be an ideal response?


The paranasal sinuses lighten the skull and provide resonance chambers for speech. They also produce mucus, which drains into the nasal cavities.

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A. Thrombocytopenia B. Anemia C. Polycythemia D. Hemophilia

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About the time of ovulation, the anterior pituitary gland releases a surge of

A) LH. B) progesterone. C) androgen. D) estrogen.

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Insulin shock occurs when there is

A. overstimulation of alpha cells. B. not enough glucagon available. C. a rapid fall in the blood sugar level. D. too much glucagon available. E. damage to pancreatic beta cells.

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When viewing a centrifuged blood sample, the erythrocytes will be on the top

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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