The Ability of the Olfactory System to Adapt to a Particular

question 64

Multiple Choice

The ability of the olfactory system to adapt to a particular odor may involve

• A)sensitivity of the olfactory cortex.
• B)an increase in the sensitivity at the receptor sites.
• C)neurons from the medial olfactory area stimulating mitral cells and tufted cells.
• D)the intermediate olfactory area sending inhibiting impulses to the olfactory bulb.
• E)molecules that do not bind to receptors anymore.

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