Olfactory Sensory Perception

1. What is the term for the phenomenon where a person becomes temporarily unable to distinguish a particular odor due to continuous exposure?

• Olfactory adaptation

•  Sensory overload

• Anosmia

•  Olfactory saturation

2. What is the primary function of olfactory cilia in the nasal cavity?

• Transmitting signals to the brain

•  Producing mucus

• Detecting airborne particles

•  Filtering out odors

3. Which brain region is responsible for conscious perception and identification of odors?

• Olfactory bulb

•  Olfactory cortex

•  Thalamus

• Medulla oblongata

4. Which of the following is a common cause of anosmia?

• Excessive mucus production

•  Olfactory nerve damage

• Overactive olfactory receptors

• Enlarged olfactory bulb

5. The olfactory system is closely linked to which other sensory system?

•  Auditory

•  Visual

• Tactile

• Gustatory

6. What role do olfactory receptors play in the detection of smells?

•  Transmit sound waves

• Detect light intensity

• Bind to odor molecules

•  Regulate body temperature

7. Which of the following is a disorder characterized by an excessive sensitivity to certain smells?

•  Hyposmia

•  Anosmia

• Hyperosmia

• Olfactory fatigue

8. Which factor can influence an individual's sensitivity to odors?

• Age

• Hair color

•  Shoe size

•  Musical preference

9. The olfactory epithelium contains specialized cells known as:

• Taste buds

• Olfactory neurons

• Photoreceptor cells

• Auditory hair cells

10. Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing an individual's ability to detect and identify odors?

• Genetic factors

• Age

•  Gender

• Blood type