Which of the Following Statements Concerning Olfaction Is True

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning olfaction is true?

• A) Damaged olfactory neurons are replaced.
• B) Olfactory epithelial receptors are highly specific.
• C) Olfaction first goes to the thalamus and is then relayed to the cerebral cortex.
• D) Continued stimulation of olfactory neurons produces the same level of response.
• E) Replacement of neurons is a common phenomenon in the body.

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Definitions:

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Alveoli

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