The correct sequence for the perception of smell in mammals is?

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JAMB 2021

A. chemicals --> olfactory nerve endings --> brain
B. dissolved chemicals --> nasal sensory cells --> brain
C. chemicals --> mucus membrane sensory cells --> brain
D. dissolved chemicals --> sensory cells --> olfactory nerve --> brain

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

In mammals(humans), the process of olfaction begins when volatile molecules enter the nasal cavity and activate receptors in the olfactory epithelium (OE). The olfactory receptor (OR) proteins are located in hair-like projections of the olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs).

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