Special Senses- Olfaction Flashcards

1
Q

Olfaction

A

Smell

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2
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Olfactory Hairs

A

Transmits olfactory information centrally

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3
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Odorants

A

Dissolve in mucus and attach to receptors

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4
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Basal Cell

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Allows for epithelium to be replaced and regenerated

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5
Q

Olfactory supporting cell

A

functions as metabolic and physical support

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6
Q

Mucous layer

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Thin layer of watery mucous made by supporting cells. Inhalation causes odorants to bind and dissolve in fluid layer

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