Receptors for olfactory sensation are present in ______________?
Correct answer: C. Lateral wall and nasal septum above superior concha
- A. Lateral walls
- B. Nasal septum
- C. Lateral wall and nasal septum above superior concha
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Olfactory receptors lie in the olfactory epithelium at the roof of the nasal cavity, including the upper nasal septum and the lateral wall above the superior concha. This distribution makes option c the complete answer.
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