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Which of these is a function of the sinuses?
I. aid in brain protection
II. assist in smell
III. assist in hearing
I only
I and II only
II only
I, II, and III
Which of these is a function of the sinuses?
I. aid in brain protection
II. assist in smell
III. assist in hearing
I only
I and II only
II only
I, II, and III
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **I only**.
The sinuses help to protect the brain by acting as a cushion for it. They do not have a direct role in smell (that's primarily through the olfactory system in the nose) or in hearing (which is primarily facilitated by the ears).
The sinuses help to protect the brain by acting as a cushion for it. They do not have a direct role in smell (that's primarily through the olfactory system in the nose) or in hearing (which is primarily facilitated by the ears).