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What is the portion of the nasal cavity that is responsible for detecting smells?
Olfactory region
Which portion of the nasal cavity is lined with olfactory epithelium?
The superior portion of the nasal cavity is lined with olfactory epithelium. This specialized tissue contains olfactory receptor cells that are responsible for detecting odors and sending signals to the brain for interpretation.
Where are the olfactory receptors located?
Olfactory receptors are located in the olfactory epithelium, which is a specialized tissue found in the upper part of the nasal cavity. These receptors are responsible for detecting and transducing odor signals to the brain for processing.
What makes up the superior portion of the oral cavity and the inferior portion of the nasal cavity?
Palate is the correct answer!
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the what?
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the nasopharynx.
Does mandible make up the superior portion of the oral cavity and the inferior portion of the nasal cavity?
Yes. That is correct.
Is the anterior portion of the nasal cavity just inside the nostrils called vestibules?
The anterior portion of the nasal cavity, just inside the nostrils, is called the vestibule and is surrounded by cartilage.
The portion of the nasal cavity contained within the flexible tissues of the external nose is the?
Nasal septum
What is The entrances to the nasal cavity are called?
The entrances to the nasal cavity are called nostrils. They are responsible for allowing air to enter and exit the nasal passages.
The makes up the superior portion of the oral cavity and the inferior portion of the nasal cavity?
Palate is the correct answer!
What type of receptors are olfactory receptors?
Olfactory receptors are G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These receptors are located in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity and are responsible for detecting odor molecules.
What is a posterior epistaxis?
This would be a nosebleed from the back/upper portion of your nasal cavity.
