There are approximately __________ olfactory receptor neurons.
A) 100,000
B) 10 million
C) 1 million
D) 100,000 million

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There are about 10 million olfactory receptor neurons in humans. These cells are responsible for detecting and transmitting information about different types of odors to the brain. Each cell expresses only one type of olfactory receptor, but there are many different receptors, allowing us to detect and discriminate a wide range of smells.

There Are Approximately __________ Olfactory Receptor Neurons