Olfactory Epithelium: Functions You Didn’t Know!👃
The olfactory epithelium, a specialized tissue within the nasal cavity, plays a crucial role in our perception of smell. Olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs), found within this epithelium, are responsible for detecting odor molecules. The Bowman’s glands, also present in the olfactory epithelium, secrete mucus that traps odorants and facilitates their interaction with ORNs. Understanding the […]
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