The Stimulus for Olfaction Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The stimulus for olfaction is

• A) a volatile substance.
• B) a molecule that has a high molecular weight.
• C) electromagnetic.
• D) a water soluble molecule.
• E) a molecule that is poorly soluble in lipid.

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Definitions:

Hypoventilation

Insufficient ventilation leading to an increase in blood carbon dioxide levels and potential respiratory failure.

Irregular Pattern

A pattern that does not follow a predictable or orderly arrangement or sequence.

Fine Crackles

A type of lung sound heard on auscultation characterized by short, high-pitched, popping noises, indicative of various respiratory conditions.

Pneumothorax

The presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung.