olfactory epithelium

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf adipose tissue
gptkbp:associatedWith sense of smell
gptkbp:connects gptkb:olfactory_bulb
gptkbp:contains_cell_type basal cell
microvillar cell
olfactory receptor neuron
supporting cell
gptkbp:contains_structure cilia
gptkbp:coveredBy mucus
gptkbp:damageCauses anosmia
gptkbp:developmental_origin ectoderm
gptkbp:exposed_to inhaled air
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Samuel_Thomas_von_Sömmerring
gptkbp:foundIn vertebrates
gptkbp:function detect odor molecules
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label olfactory epithelium
gptkbp:innervates olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I)
gptkbp:location nasal cavity
gptkbp:regenerates olfactory receptor neurons
gptkbp:surface_area_(human) about 10 cm2
gptkbp:thickness about 0.5 mm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:olfactory_receptor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6