Which structure allows olfactory nerve fibers to pass from the nasal cavity to the brain?
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Correct answer: Cribriform plate
The cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone contains small openings through which olfactory nerve fibers pass. These fibers connect the olfactory epithelium to the olfactory bulb.
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