The olfactory epithelium, which lines the inside of the nose, houses the
A) photoreceptors.
B) taste receptor cells.
C) olfactory receptor neurons.
D) olfactory bulb.

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The olfactory epithelium contains olfactory receptor neurons responsible for detecting and sending signals for odor to the brain. Photoreceptors are responsible for detecting light and located in the retina, while taste receptor cells are located on the tongue and respond to different taste sensations. The olfactory bulb is a structure in the brain that receives signals from the olfactory receptor neurons.

The Olfactory Epithelium, Which Lines the Inside of the Nose