The Olfactory Receptors are Highly Modified

Question

The olfactory receptors are highly modified
A)neurons.
B)epithelial cells.
C)goblet or mucous cells.
D)olfactory glands.
E)areolar connective tissue cells.

Accepted Answer

Olfactory receptors are specialized neurons that are responsible for detecting odor molecules in the environment. These neurons have highly modified cilia that protrude from their dendrites, which are covered in receptors that bind to specific odor molecules. When these receptors bind to odor molecules, they trigger a signal that is transmitted to the brain, allowing us to perceive smells.