Exam 1 Special Senses: Olfaction and Taste Flashcards
1
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? the organ of smell
A
olfactory epithelium
2
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? cell type that forms most of the olfactory epithelium
A
supporting cells
3
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? cell type that differentiates to replace olfactory sensory neurons
A
olfactory stem cells
4
Q
? bipolar neurons with nonmotile cilia
A
olfactory sensory neurons
5
Q
? axons that pass through the cribriform foramina
A
filaments of the olfactory nerve
6
Q
salt: _____
A
metal ions; i.e. Na+
7
Q
sour: _____
A
acids
8
Q
umami: _____
A
amino acids; i.e. glutamate, aspartate
9
Q
bitter: _____
A
alkaloids; i.e. caffeine, quinine
10
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sweet: _____
A
sugars; saccharines
