Which of the Following Statements About Smell Is True

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about smell is true?

• A)Basal cells are the supporting cells for the receptors cells of the olfactory receptor.
• B)Olfactory epithelium covers the surface of the maxillary bone.
• C)Olfactory glands produce saliva.
• D)A high concentration of odorant molecules is required to stimulate olfactory cells.
• E)None of the statements are true.

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