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Multiple Choice
Which of these cell types is not found in the olfactory epithelium?
A
Basal cells
B
Supporting cells
C
Goblet cells
D
Olfactory receptor cells
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Understand the structure and function of the olfactory epithelium, which is responsible for detecting odors and is located in the nasal cavity.
Identify the main cell types present in the olfactory epithelium: olfactory receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells.
Olfactory receptor cells are responsible for detecting odor molecules and transmitting signals to the brain.
Supporting cells provide structural and metabolic support to the olfactory receptor cells.
Basal cells are stem cells that can differentiate into other cell types within the olfactory epithelium. Goblet cells, which secrete mucus, are not typically found in the olfactory epithelium but are present in other parts of the respiratory tract.