The Structure Found in the Nose of Mammals That Can

question 14

Multiple Choice

The structure found in the nose of mammals that can detect pheromones is called the ____.

• A) pheronasal detector
• B) nasopharynx
• C) vomeronasal organ
• D) olfactory mucosa
• E) olfactory receptor ganglia

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Definitions:

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Cardiac muscle fibers are specialized heart muscle cells that contract rhythmically and make up the myocardium of the heart.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that enable the rapid spread of electrical signals for synchronized heart contractions.

Striations

Parallel lines or grooves on a surface, muscle fibers, or minerals indicative of specific textures or patterns.