Asked by Gibson Giteru on Jul 28, 2024
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The nurse is reviewing the development of the newborn infant. Regarding the sinuses, which statement is true in relation to a newborn infant?
A) Sphenoid sinuses are full size at birth.
B) Maxillary sinuses reach full size after puberty.
C) Frontal sinuses are fairly well developed at birth.
D) Maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are the only sinuses present at birth.
Sphenoid Sinuses
Air-filled cavities located within the sphenoid bone of the skull, part of the system of sinuses in the human body linked to the nasal passages.
Maxillary Sinuses
Air-filled spaces located within the cheekbones and under the eyes that are part of the sinus system.
Ethmoid Sinuses
Air-filled spaces located between the nose and the eyes that are part of the paranasal sinus system.
- Understand the customary development alterations in oral and nasal structures among different age groups.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the customary development alterations in oral and nasal structures among different age groups.
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