Definitions for "Olfactory epithelium"
A thin layer of tissue embedded with olfactory receptors around which odorants dissolve into solution and cause a reaction, which triggers chemical receptors. go to glossary index
The small area at the top of the nasal cavity that contains receptors reactive to airborne chemicals.
Region near the top of the nasal cavity with chemoreceptors and neurons that inform the sense of smell.
A patch of nerves endings located in the retronasal passage that connects the nose to the mouth. During inhaling this nerve captures aromas and flavors and transmits them to the olfactory bulb in the brain. Humans can distinguish thousands of unique aromas.