Understanding the Olfactory System

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What is the primary role of olfactory receptors in the olfactory system?

To process smells in the brain
To detect odor molecules (correct)
To synapse with olfactory nerves
To connect the olfactory bulb to the brain

The olfactory tract connects the olfactory bulb directly to the nostrils.

False (B)

What is the function of the olfactory bulb in the olfactory pathway?

The olfactory bulb synapses signals from the olfactory nerves.

The __________ is the brain region responsible for processing smells.

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Match the following parts of the olfactory system with their functions:

Olfactory Nerves (CN I) = Form short connections in the olfactory system Olfactory Bulb = Where olfactory nerves synapse Entorhinal Cortex = Involvement in processing smell and memory Amygdala = Involvement in processing smell and emotions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the olfactory nerve?

It contains no Schwann cells, limiting regenerative ability. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The optic nerve is comprised of unmyelinated axons.

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What are the two types of neurons that make up the optic nerve?

Bipolar cells and ganglion cells Signup and view all the answers

The olfactory pathway begins with the __________.

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Match the following components with their respective functions or characteristics:

Olfactory bulb = Sends information to the primary olfactory cortex Oligodendrocytes = Produce myelin for nerve fibers Olfactory neurons = Unmyelinated axons from receptor cells Retina = Origin of optic nerve fibers Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Olfactory Nerves

Short nerves that form the beginning of the smell pathway.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized cells in the nose that detect smells.

Olfactory Bulb

Brain structure where the nerve signals from the nose connect.

Olfactory Cortex

Brain area that processes smells.

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Olfactory Tract

Pathway from olfactory bulb to the cortex.

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Olfactory Epithelium

A layer of tissue in the nasal cavity that contains specialized olfactory receptor cells.

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Optic Nerve (CN II)

A sensory nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It's made up of bipolar and ganglion cells and is myelinated by oligodendrocytes.

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