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olfactory epithelium

main olfactory epithelium

A sensory epithelium inside the nasal cavity that is responsible for detecting odors[WP].

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Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure nasal cavity epithelium
Latin Name main olfactory epithelium
FMA ID 64803

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the olfactory epithelium?

A sensory epithelium inside the nasal cavity that is responsible for detecting odors[WP].

What body system is the olfactory epithelium part of?

The olfactory epithelium is part of the Nervous.

What is the Latin name for the olfactory epithelium?

The Latin name for the olfactory epithelium is main olfactory epithelium.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:64803 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001997 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.