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Why Does a Person's Nose Run When He Cries

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Why does a person's nose run when he cries?


A) Tears drain into the nasal cavity via the nasolacrimal duct.
B) Parasympathetic nerve stimulation causes the nose to secrete mucus.
C) Intense stimulation of the facial nerve as a result of crying increases nasal secretions.
D) The lacrimal glands secrete tears directly into the nose.
E) This stimulates fluid production in the nose.

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