A&P Exam 1 Study Guide

what does the olfactory epithelium covers

• The inner ear
• inferior surface of the cribriform plate & superior nasal concha

• The tongue
• The skin

produce mucus to dissolve ODOR molecules to TRANSDUCTION can happen

• Tears
• Saliva
• Blood
• olfactory receptor cells

the binding of an odorant molecule to an olfactory receptor protein

cells that are used for physical support, nourishment, electrical insulation

• supporting cells

• Neurons
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells

what are the 3 types of olfactory cells?

• Red cells, blue cells, green cells
• Sweet cells, sour cells, bitter cells
• Olfactory receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells
• Top cells, middle cells, bottom cells

cells that undergo mitosis to replace olfactory receptor cells

5 primary tastes:

• sour, bitter, spicy, bland
• spicy, tangy, bland, savory
• sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami
• hot, cold, creamy, crunchy

where can you find taste buds?

• under the foot
• inside the ear
• on the tongue ; pharynx, soft palate, epiglottis

• on the elbow

what are the 3 cells of gustations?

• basal cells, supporting cells, and gustatory receptor cells
• red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
• neurons, glial cells, and astrocytes
• skin cells, muscle cells, and bone cells

range of our eyes in the electromagnetic spectrum