Describe the initiation of an action potential in an olfactoryneuron. Name all of the structures and cells that the actionpotential encounters on its way to the olfactory cortex

Q: Explain how odorants activate olfactory receptors

A: Olfaction refers to the unique sense of smell, and olfactory transduction can be defined as the…

Q: Identify the termination of the olfactory (I) nerve in the brain, the foramen through which it…

A: The olfactory system or sense of smell can be defined as the sensory system used for smelling…

Q: Describe the pathway by which olfactory stimuli are transmitted from the nasal cavity to the brain

A: The olfactory system which is known to provide the sensation of smell is known as the sensory system…

Q: Explain what would happen to your sense of smell if there were no basal cells present in the…

A: Olfaction or the sense of smell is one of the functions of the nose. The olfactory epithelium is the…

Q: Describe the structure of the olfactory receptors and other cells involved in olfaction.

A: Olfactory receptor, also called smell receptor, protein capable of binding odor molecules that plays…

Q: We discussed three principles with regards to the sensory cortex (mechanisms of perception), with…

A: Somatosensory system is a division of sensory nervous system. It has neural pathways and sensory…

Q: Trace a sensory impulse from a taste receptor to thecerebral cortex.

A: A specialized nerve cell which responds to a stimuli in the inner or outer environment, by producing…

Q: What is the sequence of events from the binding of an odorant molecule to an olfactory cilium to the…

A: Olfactory receptors are situated in the olfactory mucus membrane, which is the modified mucus…

Q: ive an example of olfactory Epithelium

A: Introduction The epithelium, a kind of human tissue that borders internal organs and body canals and…

Q: Name two cranial nerves involved in the sense of tasteand describe where their sensory fibers…

A: Cranial nerves are 12 nerve pairs on the brain's ventral surface. Most of these nerves transmit…

Q: Define olfactory cortex

A: Sensory organs serves as the window for the brain, as they keep the brain aware of what is going on…

Q: Describe the path of action potentials from the olfactory receptors to various parts of the brain.

A: Pathway Olfactory: The following measures are composed of1) cells with olfactory receptors2) Nerves…

Q: Explain the processes involved in olfactory adaptation.

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Q: Name the components of the olfactory receptors, and discuss their mode of action.

A: Receptors are actually proteins, presenton  cell surface , which connect to ligands and cause…

Q: In the inner ear, basilar fibers are arranged with a variable dimensions along The Basilar membrane.…

A: The ear is an organ that facilitates hearing. It collects and processes sound waves into an…

Q: What would happen to your sense of smell if there were damage to basal cells or no basal cells…

A: Answer. The olfactory system is one of the oldest systems that help in the detection of food. It…

Q: Explain how olfactory receptors respond to the binding of odormolecules.

A: The olfactory receptors respond to the binding of odor molecules so that the brain could detect the…

Q: Olfactory neurons are stimulated by_____which causes the opening of______gated ion channels. These…

A: Olfactory neurons are present in the nasal epithelium, which has a lifespan of 2 months. It helps in…

Q: What region of the brain receives subconscious input from the olfactory cells? What region receives…

A: Olfactory receptor cells/ORCs are highly specialized nerve cells that contain a maximum of eight…

Q: Describe the different steps in smell perception from the odor source to the primary olfactory…

A: Olfaction or sense of smell is the special sense through which smells are perceived.Olfaction has…

Q: Explain the processes involved in olfactory adaptation.

A: The olfactory system can be defined as the sense of smell which can be defined as the sensory system…

Q: A turkey ordorant molecule comes in contact with the pie ordorant receptor. Would this have an…

A: The receptors involved in sense of smell are present in the olfactory epithelium of the nose.

Q: miraculin on the perception of taste

A: Miraculin is a  taste modifier a glycoprotein  extracted from the fruit of  berry (Synsepalum…

Q: Trace an impulse from the olfactory receptor cells to the interpreting center of the cerebrum.

A: the olfactory nerve is the 12 cranial nerve and one of the few cranial nerves that carries special…

Q: (a) What is the precise location of the olfactory epithelium?(b) Trace the pathway of olfactory…

A: The olfactory epithelium is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved…

Q: Use arrows to identify the following  - lingual epithelium - taste buds - furrow - secretory acini…

A: The mouth is the location of the salivary glands. Wide salivary glands come in three pairs. Parotid…

Q: Define olfactory receptors.

A: Receptors are protein molecules that have specific domains to interact with the molecule (ligand) to…

Q: Olfactory receptors are found

A: Receptors can be defined as the structures that are present on the plasma membrane of the cell that…

Q: What part of an olfactory cell binds odor molecules?

A: Olfactory cells are neurons and not epithelial-like taste cells.  It appears like bowling pins.…

Q: Trace the path of a photon of light through all the layers of theretina discussed in this chapter.…

A: Light passes through the front of the eye (cornea) to the lens. The cornea and the lens help to…

Q: Describe the path of nerve impulses from olfactory receptors to the parts of the brain to be…

A: Olfactory neural network starts in the nasal cavity where olfactory receptors are present and ends…

Q: Where exactly is the olfactory cortex located? Is it located in both the frontal lobe (that receives…

A: The two main categories of sensations that the body experiences are general sensations like touch,…

Q: How do the cilia of olfactory sensory neurons help these cells perform their function?

A: Olfactory neurons are bipolar neurons that are responsible for carrying out the sensory function…

Q: Describe the strcutures and their location, form, and function of the olfactory pathway with simple…

A: →Olfaction is the sense of smell.It is one of the apecial sense through which smell is perceived.

Q: How is the processing of olfactory stimuli different from that of other special sensory stimuli?

A: Olfactory stimuli : - It is particular stimulus which is responsible for odor. The information is…

Q: Many odorant molecules are highly hydrophobic and concentrate within the olfactory epithelium. They…

A: Odorants are molecules that are responsible for a particular smell of a product. The odorant is…

Q: Compare the structures and functions of the receptor molecules for salty and sour taste; the…

A: In our body, taste receptors are that kind of receptors who can senses the taste of food in oir…