Exam 2 Flashcards
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how long do olfactory receptors last
30-60 days
supporting cells vs receptor cells of olfactory epithelium
supporting cells are made of columnar cells and surround olfactory cells, receptor cells are bowling pin shaped
where is the olfactory epithelium located?
the roof of the nasal cavity so mucus allows chemicals to dissolve
how many layers of cells does olfactory epithelium have
1 b/c pseudostratified epithelium
what is the function of the olfactory epithelium
the organ for smell to occur
where is sweet detected on the tongue
tip of the tongue
where is umami detected
the pharynx
where are sour and salty detected on the tongue
sides
where is bitter detected on the tongue
back of mouth
fungiform papillae def
found on the entire tongue, 1-5 taste buds each
foliate papillae def
found on the sides of tongue, decrease in number with age
circumvallate papillae def
found on back of tongue, form upside V shape, largest in size, smallest in number
filiform papillae
not used for taste, used for texture; covers most of the tongue, largest in number, cone shaped
how often are gustatory epithelium cells regenerated
7-10 days
what type of receptors are taste buds
chemoreceptors
what are the main types of taste buds
fungiform, foliate, circumvallate, filiform pillae
what sense is processed b/c glutamate
hearing, equilibrium, vision
features of olfactory transduction
G receptor protein receives message, Camp opens plasma membrane to allow for influx of Na and Ca cations, creates depolarization
where does olfactory transduction take place
nasal epithelium in the nasal cavity
depolarization of taste
signals reach gustatory hairs and saliva, depolarization causes NT release from synapse which triggers graded potential; receptors adapt partially and then fully
inner ear main purpose
balance, homeostasis, fluid filled, determine if sounds did/didn’t reach threshold; YES hearing
middle ear purpose
where vibrations that turn into sounds take place, location of eardrum
external ear purpose
secrete ear wax, protection, transfer sound to middle and inner ear
parts of inner ear
cochlea (organ of corti), vestibule (utricle and saccule)