Filaments of the olfactory nerve synapse with these cells of the olfactory tract.
A) mitral cells
B) glomeruli
C) support epithelial cells
D) olfactory stem cells
E) cells in the lamina propria

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Filaments of the olfactory nerve synapse with mitral cells in the olfactory tract, which then transmit signals to higher areas of the brain for processing. Glomeruli are clusters of synapses between olfactory receptor neurons and mitral/tufted cells. Support epithelial cells provide structural support for the olfactory epithelium. Olfactory stem cells are responsible for replenishing olfactory receptor neurons. Cells in the lamina propria are responsible for producing mucus to help trap odor molecules.

Filaments of the Olfactory Nerve Synapse with These Cells of the Olfactory