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olfactory bulbs larger in sheep like the rat we dissected as well because of the need for heightened sense of smell for food, predators etc. these defense and survival mechanisms are more needed in sheep than humans.

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Why are olfactory bulbs on humans smaller than on sheep?

Humans rely more on other senses, like vision, for survival compared to sheep, which heavily rely on their sense of smell for identifying predators and finding food. Thus, sheep have larger olfactory bulbs to process a greater amount of olfactory information.


Sheep brain vs human brain?

The human brain is larger. The positioning of the hind brain is different, due to the erect position of humans. Convolutions are increased in humans (increases surface area). The sheep's brain has a smaller cerebellum (lesser motor control/less complex learned motor behaviors). There is a larger pineal gland in sheep (related to circadian rhythms/seasonal reproduction).


What is the size of the olfactory bulb of the human brain?

The olfactory bulb in humans averages around 4 cubic centimeters in volume, which is relatively small compared to other mammals. It is responsible for processing smell information received from the olfactory nerves.


Sheep brain compared to human brain?

A human brain is larger overall, sheep brains have larger olfactory bulbs though, they also have an area on the sides, around where the temporal lobe is where their eyes go, this causes an indentation humans don't have.


Where do axons from the olfactory nerve project to?

Axons from the olfactory nerve project to the olfactory bulb in the brain. The olfactory bulb processes and relays information about smells to other areas of the brain, such as the olfactory cortex, where scent perception occurs.


Impulses that stimulate the olfactory receptors are transmitted along the?

Olfactory nerve to the brain's olfactory bulb, where they are processed and interpreted as specific smells. The olfactory nerve is responsible for carrying information about odors from the nose to the brain.


Which section of the brain contains the olfactory bulb?

The olfactory bulb is located in the forebrain, specifically in the rostral (front) part of the brain. It is part of the limbic system, which is involved in emotions, behavior, and memory.


Why the olfactory bulb so big in sheep?

The olfactory bulb in sheep are A LOT bigger in sheep than in humans because evolutionarily, sheep rely much more on their sense of smell to survive than humans do. Think about it, sheep must use all of their senses, most importantly smell, to find food to survive.... humans, on the other hand, have evolved along with the custom of attaining their means for survival in less instinctual ways (ex. going to the corner store).


Where is the olefactory bulb located?

The olfactory bulb (for the sense of smell) is located in the limbic system of the brain.


Olfactory system sends information to what part of the brain?

The olfactory system sends information directly to the olfactory bulb, which is located in the brain. From there, the information is processed in regions of the brain such as the olfactory cortex and limbic system, which are involved in processing smells and emotions.


What are part of the brain is concerned with olfaction?

The olfactory bulb and the olfactory cortex, located in the temporal lobe of the brain, are primarily responsible for processing smell information. The olfactory bulb receives sensory input from the nose and sends signals to the olfactory cortex for further processing and interpretation of smells.


What is olfactory bulb?

olfactory bulb is related with sense of smell. in human it has small in size but in animals its size is so large. therefore the sense on smell in animals is better then human