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Chapter 17, Problem 2CP
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To determine:

The olfactory pathway that is followed and begins with the olfactory epithelium.

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The ability of smell is achieved by olfactory organs that are a part of the nasal cavity. The nasal cavity is lined with the olfactory sensory neurons that aids in detecting the fragrance from the airborne particles.

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