How Is the Information from a Complex Odorant Molecule Transmitted

question 30

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The frequency of action potentials in the vomeronasal organ is increased.
• B) The odorant molecule increases its binding to one type of receptor.
• C) The odorant molecule combines with other odorants to increase the perceived smell.
• D) The odorant molecule activates one glomerulus in the olfactory bulb.
• E) Different regions of one odorant molecule bind to many different receptor proteins.

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