Which type of cell can divide to produce new olfactory receptor cells?
A) basal
B) mitral
C) receptor
D) supporting

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Basal cells are the only type of cell in the olfactory epithelium that are capable of dividing and producing new olfactory receptor cells. The other types of cells (mitral, receptor, and supporting) have more specific functions and do not have the ability to divide in this way.

Which Type of Cell Can Divide to Produce New Olfactory