What would be the difference between damaging the olfactory receptors, versus damaging the olfactory bulbs?

A. Damaging the receptors would impair connections to the thalamus, damaging the olfactory bulbs would not.
B. Damaging the receptors would not affect the olfactory bulb, but damaging the olfactory bulb would impair neurotransmitter release in receptors.
C. Damaging the receptors would impair connections to the amygdala, but damaging the olfactory bulbs would not.
D. Damaging the receptors would impair sensation, whereas damaging the olfactory bulbs would impair smell perception.


Answer: D

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