How Is Information from a Complex Odorant Molecule Transmitted to the Olfactory

question 200

Multiple Choice

How is information from a complex odorant molecule transmitted to the olfactory bulb?

• A) The frequency of action potentials in olfactory receptor neurons is dramatically increased.
• B) Different regions of the odorant molecule can bind to different receptor proteins and activate a unique combination of glomeruli in the olfactory bulb.
• C) The odorant molecule combines with other odorants to amplify the smell.
• D) The odorant molecule activates one glomerulus in both olfactory bulbs.
• E) The odorant molecule increases its binding to one type of receptor.

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