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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 17 The Special Senses

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free
The olfactory organ consists of the ________ and the lamina propria.

A) gustatory cells
B) basilar membrane
C) olfactory epithelium
D) hippocampus
E) ethmoid bone

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Our taste buds are most receptive to which of the following types of compounds?

A) sweet
B) salty
C) sweet and salty
D) bitter
E) umami

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Anormal, relaxed inhalation carries about ________ of the inhaled air to the olfactory organs.

A) 50 percent
B) 8 percent
C) 2 percent
D) 35 percent
E) 10 percent

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