Chemical Senses Flashcards
1
Q
Glomerulus
A
Form synapses with second order olfactory nerve
2
Q
Central Olfactory Cortex
A
Olfactory nerve does not go through the thalamus
3
Q
How do we perceive odors
A
Population code, temporal code, sensory mapping
4
Q
What allows us to taste
A
Papillae on the tongue
5
Q
What are the 5 basic tastes
A
sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami