Olfaction

Question 1

Only neurons capable of reproduction

Answer 1

Olfactory Neurons

Type C nerve fibers
only sensory modality that does NOT send fibers to the thalamus

Question 2

Detects SCENT

Answer 2

CN I (olfactory nerve)

Question 3

Detects NOXIOUS and PAINFUL stimuli (i.e. ammonia)

Answer 3

CN V (trigeminal nerve)

Question 4

Located on neurons in the olfactory epithelium that project to mitral cells and from there directly to the olfactory cortex

Answer 4

Odorant Receptors

Question 5

Found in ENTORHINAL cortex

Answer 5

Olfactory memories

Question 6

Cribriform plate fracture

Answer 6

damages CN I but not CN V

(+) anosmia but (+) response to ammonia