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What is the role of the supporting cells in the olfactory epithelium?
What is the role of the supporting cells in the olfactory epithelium?
- Generate action potential
- Produce serous glands
- Bind the supporting cells to olfactory cells
- Express abundant ion channels (correct)
Which nerve is formed by the axons leaving the olfactory epithelium?
Which nerve is formed by the axons leaving the olfactory epithelium?
- Olfactory nerve (correct)
- Oculomotor nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Facial nerve
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
- Generate action potential
- Replace olfactory neurons (correct)
- Express ion channels
- Produce serous glands
Where are the nuclei of olfactory neurons located within the olfactory epithelium?
Where are the nuclei of olfactory neurons located within the olfactory epithelium?
What do olfactory neurons respond to?
What do olfactory neurons respond to?
Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium is characterized by having 250-300 cilia on its apical surface?
Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium is characterized by having 250-300 cilia on its apical surface?
What is the main function of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?
What is the main function of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?
Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium resembles gustatory cells and has sparse, blunt microvilli on its apical surface?
Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium resembles gustatory cells and has sparse, blunt microvilli on its apical surface?
What is the main characteristic feature of small granule cells (Kulchitsky cells) in the respiratory epithelium?
What is the main characteristic feature of small granule cells (Kulchitsky cells) in the respiratory epithelium?
Which type of cell in the respiratory epithelium is responsible for being mitotically active stem and progenitor cells giving rise to other epithelial cell types?
Which type of cell in the respiratory epithelium is responsible for being mitotically active stem and progenitor cells giving rise to other epithelial cell types?
