The Sense of Smell Is Sparked When the Molecules of a Substance

question 37

Multiple Choice

The sense of smell is sparked when the molecules of a substance enter the nasal passages and meet ___________ cells,the receptor neurons of the nose,which are spread across the nasal cavity.

• A)olfactory
• B)hair
• C)odor
• D)gustatory

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Definitions:

Long-term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them synchronously; widely considered one of the major cellular mechanisms that underlies learning and memory.

Neuron Level

Refers to the analysis or understanding of the nervous system at the scale of individual neurons, their functions, and interactions.

Priming

The exposure to one stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Episodic Memory

a type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.