Respiratory System Flashcards

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Olfactory Receptor

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Bipolar neuron, long cilia (non motile), used for olfaction

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Brush Cell

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Columnar with microvilli. Synapses with CNV. General sensation of the nasal mucousa. Absorption/secretion

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Supporting Cells

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Columnar with microvilli. Lots of mitochondria, contain lipofuscin granules. Secrete odor binding protein

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Basal

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Small and rounded with few organelles. Stem cells

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