Olfactory epithelium

Slide 108: Olfactory epithelium H/E This slide is a section through the olfactory epithelium of the respiratory section of the nasal cavity of an embryo. Identify: Macroscopic Nasal septum Nasal cavities Conchae Microscopic Olfactory epithelium Lamina propria   Draw and annotate: The olfactory epithelium, the glands of Bowman and the lamina propria.   Reflection: What cells form the epithelium? What type of connective tissue is found here and which outstanding structures are found here? What is the next layer on which the lamina propria lies?

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1. What is the primary function of the olfactory epithelium?
2. What type of epithelium makes up the olfactory epithelium?
3. Where is the olfactory epithelium located?
4. What is the thickness of the olfactory epithelium?
5. What are the three main cell types in the olfactory epithelium?
6. What is the role of olfactory sensory neurons?
7. What does the olfactory sensory neuron give rise to?
8. What is the function of non-neuronal supporting cells?
9. How often is the olfactory epithelium replaced and regenerated?
10. What type of epithelial tissue primarily comprises the olfactory epithelium?
11. What are the main cell types found in the olfactory epithelium?
12. Describe the role of olfactory sensory neurons in the olfactory epithelium.
13. What is the function of supporting cells in the olfactory epithelium?
14. How do basal cells contribute to the maintenance of the olfactory epithelium?
15. What is the composition of the olfactory mucus secreted by Bowman's glands?
16. What is the significance of the cribriform plate in olfactory histology?
17. How does the arrangement of olfactory cilia enhance olfactory reception?
18. What role do olfactory nerves play in transmitting sensory information to the brain?
19. How does the histology of the olfactory epithelium differ from that of other regions of the respiratory tract?