Scott has lost his sense of smell due to an accident, although to look at him you would never know anything was wrong. Upon external examination, his doctor cannot see any damage either. What part of Scott's body has been damaged?
A) his oral cavity
B) his nasal cavity
C) his olfactory tract to the brain
D) his pharynx
E) his nose

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The olfactory tract to the brain is responsible for transmitting signals from the olfactory receptors in the nose to the brain, where they are interpreted as smells. Damage to this pathway can result in a loss of smell (anosmia) without visible external injuries.

Scott Has Lost His Sense of Smell Due to an Accident