Olfactory epithelium
Specialised epithelial tissue in the nasal cavity that detects odours / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The olfactory epithelium is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved in smell. In humans, it measures 5 cm2 (0.78 sq in)[1] and lies on the roof of the nasal cavity about 7 cm (2.8 in) above and behind the nostrils.[2] The olfactory epithelium is the part of the olfactory system directly responsible for detecting odors.
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Olfactory epithelium | |
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Details | |
Precursor | olfactory placode and neural crest |
System | Olfactory system |
Nerve | Olfactory nerve |
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TH | H3.11.07.0.01001 |
FMA | 64803 |
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