The olfactory epithelium can be distinguished from the rest of the respiratory mucosa in the nose by its bright pink or red color.

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The olfactory epithelium is distinguished by its yellowish-brown color, not by a bright pink or red color. This coloration is due to the presence of olfactory receptor neurons and supporting cells in this specialized region of the nasal cavity.

The Olfactory Epithelium Can Be Distinguished from the Rest of the Respiratory