University:
University of Alberta
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NURS 106 | Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
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2025
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Unit 5: Lesson 5 (Special Senses) Guided Note-Taking As you review the readings and recorded lecture for this unit, you are encouraged to use the following questions as a guide to ensure that you are making note of key concepts. Olfaction What are the 3 types of cells found in the olfactory epithelium Sensory Epithelial Regenerative basal epithelial What is unique about the dendrites of olfactory sensory receptors? Exposed to the external environment What is unique about the regenerative basal epithelial cells found in the olfactory epithelium? They are pluripotent stem cells... can rejuvenate What is the proper term for molecules that stimulate olfactory receptors? odorants Complete the following sentence: Olfactory stimulation is the only type of sensory information that reaches the Cerebral Cortex (skips Thalamus). (refer to slide 4) a. What does this mean and how does it differ from other senses? * means that the sense is sensed and perceived, you become consciously aware of it Why does our sense of smell change as we age? Because we lose more neurons Gustation What are the 4 functions of the gustatory system? Salivation Protection Insulin release gastric motility + Enzymes Where are the sensory structures of the tongue ("taste buds") located? On the tongues papilla What is the proper term for molecules that stimulate gustatory receptors? Tastant What is a "taste pore"? on taste bud Gate that allows tastants to reach receptor NURS 106 (R. Perry)