2012 Group Project 4

From Embryology

Olfaction Development

Introduction

The sense of smell, or otherwise known as Olfaction is the sense mediated by sensory cells located in the nasal cavity. Chemo receptors within the naval cavity are activated by chemicals in the air which are known as odorants. Odorants produce olfactory sensation at very low concentration, and through the reaction with chemoreceptors enables the sense of smell in humans.

History of Discovery

Timeline of developmental process

Of the development of Olfaction system

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Structure

During different stages of embryonic development

Normal Function

Abnormalities

Kallman Syndrome

[1]

Genetic and Molecular Basis

Characteristic Features

Treatment

Congenital Anosmia

Genetic and Molecular Basis

Characteristic Features

Treatment

References

  1. Schoenwolf, G. C. & Larsen, W. J. (2013). Human Embryology (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Inc.

Genes involved

Current Research

External Links

Glossary and Abbreviation

References


External Links

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2012 Projects: Vision | Somatosensory | Taste | Olfaction | Abnormal Vision | Hearing