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Last Update: 11/04/2023 04:50 PM

Current Deck: PHYL 2041 (Exam 2)

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Delineate the structure and location of the olfactory epithelium, describe its cell types, and its important accessory components
Back
  • Located at roof of nasal cavity; Spceialized epithelium lining cribiform plate 
  • Cell types:
    • Olfactory receptor neurons 
    • Supporting cells (glia-like)
    • Basal cells (replicate, differentiate into olfactory rececptor cells
  • Important accessory components:
    • Mucus (mucopolysaccharides, proteins, salts in water)
    • Odourant-binding proteins
    • Antibodies

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