Olfaction Flashcards
1
Q
Only neurons capable of reproduction
A
Olfactory Neurons
Type C nerve fibers
only sensory modality that does NOT send fibers to the thalamus
2
Q
Detects SCENT
A
CN I (olfactory nerve)
3
Q
Detects NOXIOUS and PAINFUL stimuli (i.e. ammonia)
A
CN V (trigeminal nerve)
4
Q
Located on neurons in the olfactory epithelium that project to mitral cells and from there directly to the olfactory cortex
A
Odorant Receptors
5
Q
Found in ENTORHINAL cortex
A
Olfactory memories
6
Q
Cribriform plate fracture
A
damages CN I but not CN V
(+) anosmia but (+) response to ammonia
