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Ethmoid bone (specifically cribriform plate). Olfactory nerve must traverse it in order to enter the brain.

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What part of which bone is fractured to cause loss of the sense of smell?

The cribriform of the ethmoid bone causes anosmia.


What bone contains the cribriform plate?

A fractured cribriform plate can result in cerebrospinal fluid leaking into the nose and loss of sense of smell.


What sense is loss when there is a fracture of the ethmoid bone?

smell


Does shingles cause loss of appetite and nausea at the sight and smell of food?

Yes, shingles will cause loss of appetite at the sight and/or smell of food.


Sign of fracture?

Some signs of a fractured bone include swelling, bruising, deformity, pain, and loss of function. If it is an open fracture, the bone might be seen protruding from the skin.


Does diluted lemon juice cause bone loss resulting in loose teeth?

Bone loss is a key component of loose teeth, it is rarely a result of dietary choices. Dilated lemon juice may weaken enamel but will not cause bone loss.


Which chemical will cause you to lose smell if expose at low levels?

cadmium can cause loss of the ability to smell at low levels


Does thyroid medication cause bone loss?

Yes, Long term use does


Does bone conduction cause hearing loss?

not they i have ever heard of. i guess it depends where it is


When does bone loss start to occur?

when does bone loss exceed bone gain


Can a brain tumor cause loss of taste and smell?

Yes. it all depends on what part of the brain the tumor is in.


Does swimming help reduce bone loss?

Swimming is a good therapeutic exercise for physical therapy. However, over training competitively will cause bone damage.