Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Perception of Smell

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the perception of smell?

• A) Olfactory receptors
• B) Corpuscles
• C) Olfactory bulb
• D) Optic nerve
• E) Ganglion cells

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