Asked by Katie Hernandezö on Apr 27, 2024
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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
Olfactory Tract
A pathway of neural fibers that transmit smell information from the nose to the brain.
Nasal Cavity
The large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face, involved in breathing and olfaction.
External Examination
The process of assessing the condition or quality of something by inspecting its outer surface or features.
- Master the details regarding the anatomy and positioning of sensory receptors that facilitate the perception of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight.
- Detail the physiological activities that constitute sensory perception.
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Joseph DelosApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Master the details regarding the anatomy and positioning of sensory receptors that facilitate the perception of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight.
- Detail the physiological activities that constitute sensory perception.