Anatomy & Physiology of Olfaction [Nobel Prize Work!]

The video tutorial explores the sense of smell, or olfaction, detailing its anatomy, physiology, and signaling processes. It explains how odorants are detected by chemoreceptors in the nasal cavity, leading to nerve impulses that are processed in the brain. The concept of olfactory coding, which allows for the differentiation of various smells through combinations of activated receptors, is highlighted. The tutorial also discusses the pathways to the brain and the emotional and memory associations of smells.

What is the significance of the mitral cells in the olfactory bulb?

Discuss the relationship between odorants and their receptors.

What are the three major places the olfactory nerve projects to in the brain?

How does the olfactory system relate to emotional responses?