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Question 1

Olfactory epithelium

Answer 1

A membranous tissue that contains olfactory receptor cells, helps with the sense of smell

Question 2

Olfactory receptor cells

Answer 2

A patch of skin that has receptor cells, these neurons are what allow anindividual to smell

Question 3

Olfactory bulb

Answer 3

This is where transduction of smells occurs

Question 4

Olfactory nerve

Answer 4

Electrical signals are sent through the olfactory nerve to the amygdala and then the hippocampus in the brain

Question 5

Gustation meaning

Answer 5

Sensation of tasting

Question 6

Papillae meaning

Answer 6

Small structures that are more commonly known as taste buds, there are four different types of papillae and these are what allow you to experience the 5 basic tastes.

Question 7

What happens when you eat food?

Answer 7

Molecules enter your taste buds and stimulate the cells. Once that stimulation occurs signals are sent through the facial nerve to the thalamus in the brain. Then the signals are sent to the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex