Whenever people cry, their nose runs. This is because the ________ drain tears into the nose.

A) nasolacrimal ducts
B) paranasal sinuses
C) lacrimal glands
D) Wharton's ducts
E) auditory tube

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Whenever people cry, their nose runs. This is because the ________ drain tears into the nose.A)  nasolacrimal ductsB)  paranasal sinusesC)  lacrimal glandsD)  Wharton's ductsE)  auditory tube

Amber Richardson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The nasolacrimal ducts are responsible for draining tears from the eyes into the nose, which is why people's noses often run when they cry.

Whenever people cry, their nose runs. This is because the ________ drain tears into the nose.

A) nasolacrimal ducts
B) paranasal sinuses
C) lacrimal glands
D) Wharton's ducts
E) auditory tube

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