Question 4 (10 points) Olfaction, the sense of smell, is responsive to chemical stimuli. A. Describe the anatomy of an olfactory receptor neuron and its location. (5 points) B. Provide a possible explanation for why an individual may experience hyposmia or anosmia following a laryngectomy. (5 points)
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The olfactory receptor neurons are located in the olfactory epithelium, which is a specialized region in the nasal cavity. Show more…
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