Tag: olfactory processing


MITRAL CELL

Abstract and Significance Mitral cells stand as the undisputed principal neurons of the mammalian olfactory bulb (OB), serving as the critical relay station between the initial detection of odorants and their higher-level processing in the brain. These specialized neurons are indispensable components of the olfactory system, translating the raw chemical signals detected by the olfactory […]

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OLFACTORY TUBERCLE

The Olfactory Tubercle: A Multimodal Hub in Olfactory Processing and Beyond The Core Definition of the Olfactory Tubercle The olfactory tubercle is a small, yet profoundly complex, brain structure situated at the anterior tip of the ventral surface of the frontal lobe, particularly prominent in rodents. It serves as a critical component of the olfactory […]

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