Select the correct statement about olfaction.
A) Some of the sensation of olfaction is actually one of pain.
B) Olfactory adaptation is only due to fading of receptor cell response.
C) Substances must be volatile and hydrophobic in order to activate olfactory receptors.
D) Olfactory receptors have a high degree of specificity toward a single type of chemical.

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Some olfactory sensations can be perceived as painful due to the activation of trigeminal nerve endings by certain chemicals.

Select the Correct Statement About Olfaction