Asked by Thais Cantanhede on Sep 24, 2024

Olfactory receptors cells send their action potentials through openings in the ethmoid bone, and synapse with neurons in the

A) olfactory cortex.
B) olfactory foramina.
C) cribriform plate.
D) thalamus.
E) olfactory bulbs.

Ethmoid Bone

A spongy, cubical bone at the root of the nose that separates the nasal cavity from the brain, part of the cranium.

Olfactory Bulbs

Structures located at the base of the brain's frontal lobes, involved in the processing of odors.

Cribriform Plate

A sievelike structure between the anterior cranial fossa and the nasal cavity, forming part of the ethmoid bone.

  • Distinguish the anatomical and functional differences between olfactory receptors and taste buds.
  • Identify the neural circuits responsible for taste and smell, along with the related cranial nerves.