Quiz: Nosebleeds
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People differ in their susceptibility to nosebleeds. Some people get them often, others rarely or never. Nosebleeds can be mild, with just a trickle of blood, or severe, with a strong stream of blood. From which of the following areas do nosebleeds usually originate?

  • A.

    Blood vessels in the back of the nose

  • B.

    Blood vessels on the cartilage that separates the nostrils (nasal septum)

  • C.

    Blood vessels in the throat (pharynx)

  • D.

    Blood vessels in the tissue directly underneath the nose

Am I correct?