12 Questions
What is the primary function of olfactory epithelium in the process of smell?
To bind odorants to receptors
What is the role of Ano2 chloride channel in the olfactory transduction pathway?
To amplify the signal
What is the function of NCKX4 in the olfactory transduction pathway?
To remove calcium from the cell
How many genes are involved in encoding olfactory receptors?
Over 1000
What is the role of adenyl cyclase in the olfactory transduction pathway?
To increase cAMP levels
What is the name of the taste modality that is associated with the detection of fatty acids?
Fat (CD36)
What is the primary function of Type 1 cells in the taste bud?
To ensheath Type 2 and Type 3 cells and remove potassium and ATP
Which type of cell is responsible for detecting sour and salt tastes?
Type 3 cells
What is the typical lifespan of a taste bud?
8-20 days
What is the role of the gustatory cortex in central processing of taste?
To modulate taste perception through descending input
What is the function of the Nirupa Chaudhari and Stephen D. Roper study?
To identify the receptors for sweet, bitter, and umami tastes
What is the primary difference between central processing of taste and smell?
Smell information is more direct, while taste information involves more brain regions
Learn about the importance of taste and smell in our daily lives, including sensory transduction, olfaction, and the role of nasal secretions. Understand the difference between orthonasal and retronasal olfaction.
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