Olfactory subsystems in mammals: morphology, genetic and evolution

• Main Author: Ignacio Salazar (auth)
• Other Authors: Pablo Chamero (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2015
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; ganglion of Gruneberg; Septal organ; main olfactory epithelium; Nasal Cavity; Vomeronasal epithelium
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The nasal cavity and the elements it comprises are lined by mucosa. This mucosa contains olfactory sensory neurons, which are organized into four different territories: main olfactory epithelium, septal organ, vomeronasal epithelium and ganglion of Grünemberg. From a morphological point of view, th...