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The receptors that actually bind with the molecules that we smell are called Olfactory receptor neurons. They pass their signal through the caribform plate, then down the olfactory nerve, and finally to the olfactory bulb in the brain.
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What impulses are transmitted by the sense of smell?
The smell receptors are called olfactory nerves
What is the relationship between olfactory and gustatory receptors?
Gustatory receptors are part of the sense of taste. They are in your mouth. Olfactory receptors are part of the sense of smell. They are in your nose.
Which nervous system structures allow you to be aware and understand smell?
the olfactory receptors.
What would result if your olfactory receptors were damaged?
Your sense of smell will be lost or diminished.
How and why does sniffing improve your sense of smell?
brings more air into contact with the receptors..
How does the sense of smell work?
Noise receptors recognize the shape of over 40 individual particle each perceived as a smell.
Why is a dog's sense of smell bettr than that of ours?
They have way more receptors than we do in their noses.
What Are the functions of the general senses?
The Special Senses system allows the body to react to environment by providing sight, hearing, taste, smell, and balance.Major Organs are the Eye, Ear, Tongue, and Nose.Major Structures are General Sense Receptors.
Receptors for the sense of smell are located within the?
the olfactory bulb is located above the cribriform plate
What kind of receptors are the olfactory receptors?
the detect smell
Do pigs have a better sense of smell than humans?
Pigs have a better sense of smell than humans because of an increased number of scent receptors in their nose. This allows them to detect a larger number of smells and from greater distances.
How do pigs have a better sense of smell than humans?
Pigs have a better sense of smell than humans because of an increased number of scent receptors in their nose. This allows them to detect a larger number of smells and from greater distances.
