olfactory receptor cell

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olfactory receptor cell

A cell of the olfactory mucosa that has receptors for the sense of smell. Olfactory cells are continuously replaced from stem cells throughout adult life.

Synonym: olfactory cell

See also: cell

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The olfactory receptor cells are bipolar neuron with cylindrical dendrites which terminate at the free surface of the epithelium.

Anatomical Studies of the Olfactory Epithelium of Two Cave Fishes Sinocyclocheilus jii and S. furcodorsalis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from China

Although scientists have yet to pin down any biological basis for cigarette smokers' impaired performance on the smell test, Doty says he suspects that certain chemicals in tobacco smoke, such as acrolein, acetaldehyde, ammonia and formaldehyde, damage the olfactory receptor cells in the nose.

Smokers suffer from impaired smell

Responses of olfactory receptor cells of spiny lobsters to binary mixtures.

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