In the Human Olfactory Epithelium, Which Event Is Not Triggered

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the human olfactory epithelium, which event is not triggered by the binding of an odorant molecule to a receptor protein?

• A) Opening of sodium channels
• B) Increase of second messenger in the cytoplasm of an olfactory receptor neuron
• C) Activation of G protein
• D) Depolarization of an olfactory receptor neuron
• E) Transmission of information to the accessory olfactory bulb

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