Bowman's glands are associated with which sensory structure?

a. Crista ampullaris
b. Golgi tendon organs
c. Macula utriculae
d. Olfactory epithelium
e. Taste bud of circumvallate papilla


ANS: D
Bowman's glands are serous-type glands that produce a watery secretion. This secretion helps trap odorant molecules and makes them accessible to olfactory sensory cells.

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