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Which part of the central nervous system regulates the body's ability to balance?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Where are the sensory receptors for smell located?
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In the cochlea of the inner ear
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In the retina of the eye
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On the surface of the tongue
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In the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity
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Identify the sensory system involved in the sense of smell, which is the olfactory system.
Understand that sensory receptors are specialized cells that detect specific types of stimuli. In the case of smell, these receptors detect chemical molecules in the air.
Recognize that the olfactory epithelium is a specialized tissue located in the nasal cavity, specifically designed to house the sensory receptors for smell.
Note that the olfactory epithelium contains olfactory receptor neurons, which are responsible for detecting odor molecules and sending signals to the brain.
Conclude that the sensory receptors for smell are located in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity, distinguishing it from other sensory systems like hearing, vision, and taste.
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