components of olfactory organs

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Olfactory Epithelium Is?

Lines the superior part of nasal cavity.

Contains three types of specialized cells.


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Olfactory Epithelium Contain three types of specialized cells which are?

Olfactory Receptor Cells

Supporting Cells

Basal Cells

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Olfactory Receptor Cells:

Detect Odors

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Supporting Cells:


Sandwich the olfactory receptors and sustain receptors.

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Basal Cells:

Continually replace Olfactory Receptor Cells