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What type of cells are found in the olfactory epithelium?

Olfactory receptor cells, interneurons, and astrocytes
Olfactory receptor cells, sustentacular cells, and Bowman's glands
Olfactory receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells (correct)
Olfactory receptor cells, ependymal cells, and goblet cells

What is the function of the Bowman's glands in the olfactory epithelium?

To detect and transmit olfactory signals to the olfactory bulb
To produce mucus that moistens the surface of the olfactory epithelium and dissolves odorants (correct)
To generate new olfactory receptor cells from basal cells
To provide structural support for the olfactory receptor cells

What is the role of the olfactory cilia in olfactory transduction?

The olfactory cilia are involved in the secretion of mucus by Bowman's glands.
The olfactory cilia are responsible for the movement of odorants through the nasal cavity.
The olfactory cilia provide structural support for the olfactory receptor cells.
The olfactory cilia are the sites of olfactory transduction, where odorants bind to and activate olfactory receptors. (correct)

What is the relationship between olfactory receptor cells and the olfactory bulb?

Olfactory receptor cells are part of the second-order neurons of the olfactory pathway, with their axons projecting through the cribriform plate to the olfactory bulb. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?

Basal cells are undifferentiated stem cells that give rise to the olfactory receptor cells. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the supporting (sustentacular) cells in the olfactory epithelium?

Supporting cells provide structural support and insulation for the olfactory receptor cells. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cribriform plate in the olfactory pathway?

The cribriform plate is the structure through which the axons of the olfactory receptor cells project to reach the olfactory bulb. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the olfactory receptor cells?

Olfactory receptor cells are the primary sensory neurons that detect and transduce olfactory stimuli. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do odorants interact with olfactory receptor cells to initiate olfactory transduction?

Odorants bind to and activate receptors on the olfactory cilia, which are the sites of olfactory transduction. (A) Signup and view all the answers