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  2. Erectile tissue - Wikipedia

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    Erectile tissue is present in the anterior part of the nasal septum [4] and is attached to the turbinates of the nose. The nasal cycle occurs as the erectile tissue on one side of the nose congests and the other side decongests. This process is controlled by the autonomic nervous system with parasympathetic dominance being associated with ...

  3. Nasal concha - Wikipedia

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    The conchae comprise most of the mucosal tissue of the nose and are required for functional respiration.They are enriched with airflow pressure and temperature-sensing nerve receptors (linked to the trigeminal nerve route, the fifth cranial nerve), allowing for tremendous erectile capabilities of nasal congestion and decongestion, in response to the weather conditions and changing needs of the ...

  4. Honeymoon rhinitis - Wikipedia

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    Honeymoon rhinitis (or honeymoon nose) is a condition in which the sufferer experiences nasal congestion during sexual intercourse or arousal. [1]The condition appears to be genetically determined and caused by the presence in the nose of erectile tissue which may become engorged during sexual arousal, as a side effect of the signals from the autonomic nervous system that trigger changes in ...

  5. Nose piercing - Wikipedia

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    Large-gauge septum piercing Fulani woman with traditional nose ring and mouth tattooThe nasal septum is the cartilaginous dividing wall between the nostrils. Generally, the cartilage itself is not pierced, but rather the small gap between the cartilage and the bottom of the nose (sometimes called the "sweet spot" by piercers), typically at 16g (1.2 mm) although it is often stretched to a ...

  6. Sexually induced sneezing - Wikipedia

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    Another possible explanation concerns the existence of erectile tissue in the nose, which may become engorged during sexual arousal, triggering a sneeze. Cranial nerve zero (autonomic) is also located in the nasal cavity. Its purpose is unknown, but it is thought to play a role (or used to play a role) in detecting pheromones. [1]

  7. Medusa Piercing: Steps to Success Before Going Under ... - AOL

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    A medusa piercing sits underneath the nose in the center space above the upper lip. Find aftercare instructions and healing complications here. Medusa Piercing: Steps to Success Before Going Under ...

  8. Corpus cavernosum penis - Wikipedia

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    Blood can leave the erectile tissue only through a drainage system of veins around the outside wall of the corpus cavernosum. The expanding spongy tissue presses against a surrounding dense tissue (tunica albuginea) constricting these veins, preventing blood from leaving. The penis becomes rigid as a result.

  9. Starbucks is changing its employee dress code for the first ...

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    A small nose stud is allowed (no septum piercings or rings). No other pierced jewelry or body adornments are allowed, including tongue studs." The current dress code also forbids face and neck ...