Olfactory receptor neuron
| Olfactory receptor neuron | |
|---|---|
Labels in German. "Zellen" = "cell", "riech" = "smell", "Riechnerv" = olfactory nerve, "cillien" = cilia. | |
| Details | |
| System | Smell |
| Location | Olfactory epithelium in the nose |
| Shape | Bipolar sensory receptor |
| Function | Detect traces of chemicals in inhaled air (sense of smell) |
| Neurotransmitter | Glutamate |
| Presynaptic connections | None |
| Postsynaptic connections | Olfactory bulb |
| Identifiers | |
| MeSH | D018034 |
| NeuroLex ID | nifext_116 |
| TH | H3.11.07.0.01003 |
| FMA | 67860 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
An olfactory receptor neuron (ORN), also called an olfactory sensory neuron (OSN), is a sensory neuron within the olfactory system.