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Section One Smell

Somatic and Special Senses

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Where are olfactory receptors located in the human body? A. In the tongue B. In the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity C. In the cribriform plate D. In the temporal lobes In the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity
What percentage of the population is estimated to be anosmic (unable to smell)? A. 1% B. 3% C. 5% D. 10% 5%
The olfactory receptor cells are classified as which type of neurons? A. Unipolar neurons B. Bipolar neurons C. Multipolar neurons D. Pseudounipolar neurons Bipolar neurons
What is the medical term for the loss of smell? A. Dysomia B. Hyposmia C. Anosmia D. Hypersmia Anosmia
Through which structure do olfactory receptor axons pass to reach the brain? A. Ethmoid bone B. Cribriform plate C. Crista galli D. Nasal septum Cribriform plate
What percentage of what we taste is actually qualified by our sense of smell? A. 50% B. 65% C. 80% D. 95% 80%
What is the term for the process where your nose adjusts to a smell within seconds? A. Olfactory adaptation B. Sensory recalibration C. Smell habituation D. Nasal adjustment Olfactory adaptation
What special organ do dogs have that helps them detect pheromones? A. Jacobson's organ B. Vomeronasal organ C. Olfactory bulb D. Canine scent gland Vomeronasal organ
Which of the following is NOT a cause of anosmia according to the information provided? A. Inflammation of the nasal cavity lining B. Tobacco smoking C. Use of certain drugs like cocaine D. Genetic inheritance Genetic inheritance
According to the information provided, when is the sense of smell strongest? A. In fall and winter B. In spring and summer C. At night D. During fasting In spring and summer
What can cause a foul, dead-body-like smell during a sinus infection? A. Viral particles B. Bacteria feeding on trapped mucus C. Damaged olfactory receptors D. Inflammation of the nasal cavity Bacteria feeding on trapped mucus
How quickly can olfactory fatigue begin for some scents? A. Within 5-10 seconds B. Within 45 seconds to a few minutes C. Within 15-20 minutes D. Within 1-2 hours Within 45 seconds to a few minutes
Which part of the brain is the olfactory cortex located in? A. Frontal lobes B. Parietal lobes C. Temporal lobes D. Occipital lobes Temporal lobes
What can dogs detect on the breath and sweat of people experiencing stress? A. Cortisol B. Adrenaline C. Volatile scents D. Pheromones Volatile scents
Why is prolonged exposure to unpleasant smells problematic? A. It can permanently damage nasal tissues B. It can impair your ability to smell C. It can cause permanent anosmia D. It can lead to respiratory infections It can impair your ability to smell
How is a person's odor profile described in the information? A. Similar to a fingerprint B. Similar to DNA C. Similar to voice patterns D. Similar to retinal patterns Similar to a fingerprint
Which sense is more directly linked to the emotional regions of the brain? A. Sight B. Hearing C. Smell D. Taste Smell
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