The Vomeronasal Olfactory System

question 58

Multiple Choice

The vomeronasal olfactory system

• A)has been found in all mammals,including humans.
• B)uses the same pathway described for the main olfactory system.
• C)does not include the piriform cortex.

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

The primary product of a chemical reaction, typically formed in the greatest amount compared to other products.

Methylpropane

Another term for isobutane, a branched alkane with the formula \(C_4H_{10}\), used as a refrigerant and a propellant in aerosol sprays.

Methyl Isobutyrate

An organic compound with the formula C5H10O2, used as a flavoring agent and solvent.

Acid Chloride

Organic compounds belonging to the acyl chloride group, characterized by a carbon-oxygen double bond connected to a chlorine atom, used as intermediates in organic synthesis.