Multiple choice general knowledge Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucus membranes of what? Rhinoceroses Nose Germans Throat Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Rhinitis is the medical term for inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes (nose lining). It's commonly associated with allergies, colds, or sinus infections. 'Rhino' comes from Greek meaning nose, not rhinoceros.