Which is Not a Cell Type Found in the Olfactory

Question

Which is not a cell type found in the olfactory epithelium?
A) olfactory sensory neuron
B) supporting cell
C) basal epithelial cell
D) olfactory gland cell
E) All are found in the olfactory epithelium.

Accepted Answer

Olfactory gland cells are not found in the olfactory epithelium, but rather in the underlying lamina propria. The other three cell types listed (olfactory sensory neurons, supporting cells, and basal epithelial cells) are all found in the olfactory epithelium.