Which of the following is true of the cribriform plate?
A) It separates the nasal and cranial cavities.
B) It forms the lateral aspects of the nose.
C) It separates the internal nose from the mouth.
D) It forms a midline separation in the nasal cavity.

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The cribriform plate is a bone that separates the nasal cavity from the brain and forms the roof of the nasal cavity. Therefore, it separates the nasal and cranial cavities.

Which of the Following Is True of the Cribriform Plate