You are an airborne molecule that dissolves in the fluid covering the olfactory epithelium. Which of the following must you do in order to depolarize neurons in the olfactory epithelium?

A. Stimulate mitral cells
B. Bind to receptor molecules on the olfactory hair membrane
C. Release acetylcholine
D. Lower the threshold of the cell
E. Cause proliferation of basal cells


Answer: B

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