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What is the primary function of olfactory epithelium in the process of smell?
What is the primary function of olfactory epithelium in the process of smell?
- To bind odorants to receptors (correct)
- To transmit nerve impulses to the brain
- To filter out environmental cues
- To produce mucins and secretory antibodies
What is the role of Ano2 chloride channel in the olfactory transduction pathway?
What is the role of Ano2 chloride channel in the olfactory transduction pathway?
- To remove calcium from the cell
- To amplify the signal (correct)
- To decrease cAMP levels
- To inhibit the Na/Ca channel
What is the function of NCKX4 in the olfactory transduction pathway?
What is the function of NCKX4 in the olfactory transduction pathway?
- To remove calcium from the cell (correct)
- To increase cAMP levels
- To bind odorants to receptors
- To activate the Na/Ca channel
How many genes are involved in encoding olfactory receptors?
How many genes are involved in encoding olfactory receptors?
What is the role of adenyl cyclase in the olfactory transduction pathway?
What is the role of adenyl cyclase in the olfactory transduction pathway?
What is the name of the taste modality that is associated with the detection of fatty acids?
What is the name of the taste modality that is associated with the detection of fatty acids?
What is the primary function of Type 1 cells in the taste bud?
What is the primary function of Type 1 cells in the taste bud?
Which type of cell is responsible for detecting sour and salt tastes?
Which type of cell is responsible for detecting sour and salt tastes?
What is the typical lifespan of a taste bud?
What is the typical lifespan of a taste bud?
What is the role of the gustatory cortex in central processing of taste?
What is the role of the gustatory cortex in central processing of taste?
What is the function of the Nirupa Chaudhari and Stephen D. Roper study?
What is the function of the Nirupa Chaudhari and Stephen D. Roper study?
What is the primary difference between central processing of taste and smell?
What is the primary difference between central processing of taste and smell?
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