Nose&pns-physiology Of Nose

Question 1

Olfactory epithelium covers what fraction of nasal cavity

Answer 1

1/3rd

Question 2

Anosmia

Answer 2

Loss of sense of smell

Question 3

Hyposmia

Answer 3

Decreased sense of smell

Question 4

Nasal cycle

Answer 4

Rhythmic congestion and decongestion of 2 nasal cavities alternatively (duration - 2 to 4 hours)

Question 5

Kallmann’s syndrome clinical features

Answer 5

Infertility (hypogonadism)+ Anosmia

Question 6

What can a person with anosmia still smell

Answer 6

Ammonia
Cuz ammonia is not a smell
It’s a Sensation
sensed through trigeminal nerve

Question 7

Best test for olfaction

Answer 7

UPSIT (university Pennsylvania smell Identification test)