Chapter 14, Problem 28RQ

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The mechanism by which the smelling of salts containing ammonia raise a person from unconscious state to the conscious state.

Concept introduction:

The mechanism of activation of the olfactory receptors after the exposure to salts containing ammonia activates the olfactory neurons in brain. The bundles of nerves transmit the neuron signals to the brain after generating an action potential.