Olfactory and Gustatory Receptors Anatomy Quiz

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What is the location of olfactory receptors?

In the pharynx

In the nasal epithelium in the superior portion of the nasal cavity (correct)

In the larynx

In the taste buds on the tongue

What is the structure of olfactory receptors?

Bipolar motor neurons

Multipolar sensory neurons without cilia

Unipolar motor neurons

Bipolar sensory neurons with knob-shaped distal ends covered with cilia (correct)

Where are gustatory receptors mainly located?

In the nasal cavity

In the pharynx

On the tongue (correct)

In the larynx

What structure detects taste in gustatory receptors?

Gustatory hairs extending from epithelial receptor cells Signup and view all the answers

What do olfactory receptors detect?

Odors/chemicals Signup and view all the answers

How do gustatory receptor cells communicate with sensory neurons?

Via synapsing at the base of each taste bud Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?

CN VI Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?

Secrete tears to moisten the eyeball Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for elevating the eye and turning it medially?

Superior oblique muscle Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary taste sensations identified in the text?

Umami, bitter, sour, sweet Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms tears in the eye?

Lacrimal apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of tears and their main function as described in the text?

Includes mucus, cleans and lubricates the eyeball Signup and view all the answers

Olfactory and Gustatory Receptors Anatomy Quiz

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What is the location of olfactory receptors?

What is the structure of olfactory receptors?

Where are gustatory receptors mainly located?

What structure detects taste in gustatory receptors?

What do olfactory receptors detect?

How do gustatory receptor cells communicate with sensory neurons?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?

What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?

Which muscle is responsible for elevating the eye and turning it medially?

What are the primary taste sensations identified in the text?

Which structure forms tears in the eye?

What is the composition of tears and their main function as described in the text?

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