Damage to which of the following bones would most likely affect a person's olfactory perception?
A) Ethmoid
B) Lacrimal
C) Maxilla
D) Mandible

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The ethmoid bone contains the cribriform plate, which has small holes that allow the olfactory nerves to pass from the nasal cavity to the brain. Damage to this bone can directly affect a person's sense of smell, or olfactory perception.

Damage to Which of the Following Bones Would Most Likely