Olfaction Is the Sense of ________

question 165

Multiple Choice

Olfaction is the sense of ________.

• A) balance
• B) hearing
• C) vision
• D) smell
• E) taste

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Definitions:

Ganglia

Collections of neuron cell bodies outside the central nervous system.

Neuroglia

Structures that function as support cells for other neurons, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes; also called neuroglial cells.

Ascending Track

In neuroscience or anatomy, it typically refers to nerve pathways that move up from the spinal cord to the brain.

Cerebellum

A major part of the brain located at the back of the skull that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.