Chapter contents
Overview
Olfactory epithelium
Sensory transduction &
Peripheral course
Central course
Rhinencephalon
Major projections
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Olfactory Epithelium
The olfactory epithelium is located in the roof, superior conchae, and septum of the nasal cavity.
The epithelium is kept moist by the secretions of olfactory glands.
Olfactory receptor cells are bipolar nerve cells with a peripherally directed dendrite which terminates in a knob from which project numerous cilia.
The olfactory chemoreceptors are located on these cilia.
Figure 1-2. Olfactory epithelium.
