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In what cells does a smell impulse begin?
A smell impulse begins in olfactory receptor cells located in the olfactory epithelium in the nasal cavity. These receptor cells detect specific odorants and send signals to the brain via the olfactory nerve.
The olfactory area is found within the?
The olfactory area is found in the nasal cavity.A rather simplistic answer by the previous respondent, it is in-fact found in the medial aspect of the temporal lobe.
Use Olfactory in a sentence?
olfactory |älˈfakt(ə)rē; ōl-|adjectiveof or relating to the sense of smell : the olfactory organs.It is an adjective so it is used to describe anything that has to do with the sense of smell.ex. Reptiles have two distinct olfactory systems - the main olfactory system, and the accessory olfactory system.orAs of now, there is no theory that explains olfactory perception completely.
What Olfactory area is involved in the conscious perception of smell?
The olfactory cortex, specifically the primary olfactory cortex located in the temporal lobe, is primarily involved in the conscious perception of smell. This area processes the information received from the olfactory bulb to help identify and interpret different odors.
What are the olfactory and non-olfactory components of limbic system?
oflactory components = olfactor bulb and tract + hippocampal formation + paraterminal gyrus + septum pellucidum + fornixnon-olfactory components = cingulate gyrus + parahippocampal gyrus
How does the sense of smell communicate with the brain?
Olfactory cells act as sensors Transmit signals via the nervous system to the brain
What is the purpose of anterior pair of antennae attached on the head of insect?
Insects only have one pair of antennae. Insect's antennae are their primary olfactory sensors. Crustaceans have an anterior pair of antennae. This second set of antennae are used to detect odors.
Where are olfactory receptors located?
Olfactory receptors are located in the nasal cavity, specifically in the olfactory epithelium. This specialized tissue lines the upper part of the nasal cavity and contains millions of olfactory receptor cells that are responsible for detecting smells.
How do insects use their antenna for smell?
Insects use their antenna to smell. Located on their antenna are olfactory sensilla which can detect chemical signals that are emitted by plants and other insects.
Do insects have a sense of smell?
Yes, insects have a sense of smell. They use their antennae to detect chemical signals in their environment, helping them find food, mates, and avoid danger. Additionally, some insects, like bees and butterflies, have specialized olfactory receptors that help them navigate and communicate using pheromones.
What has the author Ahmad M Fard written?
Ahmad M. Fard has written: 'A study of semiconductor sensors for an electronic olfactory system'
Why doesn't food taste the same when I am congested in the head?
The increased volume and thickness of mucus in your mouth and nose blocks your tast buds and your olfactory (smell) sensors
What attracts insects to do pollination?
Insects are attracted to flowers for their nectar, which provides a source of energy. As insects feed on the nectar, they inadvertently transfer pollen between flowers, facilitating pollination. Additionally, some flowers have bright colors and strong fragrances that serve as visual and olfactory cues to attract insects.
Olfactory nerve filaments are found?
in the olfactory bulb
What cranial nerve is used when smelling a flower?
The Olfactory nerve. CN1 Cranial Nerve I, or the first cranial nerve called the Olfactory nerve.
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.
