Physical Damage to the Lamina Propria of the Nasal Mucosa

Question

Physical damage to the lamina propria of the nasal mucosa is likely to result in
A) epistaxis.
B) nasal congestion.
C) nosebleeds.
D) a deviated septum.
E) epistaxis or nosebleeds.

Accepted Answer

Physical damage to the lamina propria of the nasal mucosa can result in epistaxis (nosebleeds) or nasal congestion. Therefore, both choices E (epistaxis or nosebleeds) are appropriate answers.