If an Organism Only Had Three Types of Olfactory Receptor

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Essay

If an organism only had three types of olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs),how many different odors could it distinguish? (Assume each ORN can have only one level of activation;either it is active or inactive).

Understanding the neurobiological basis of memory and the effects of brain damage or disease on memory.

Understand the concepts and distinctions of different memory stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Identify the characteristics and functions of sensory memory, including iconic and echoic memory.

Recognize the role of rehearsal in transferring information from short-term to long-term memory.

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