Before an olfactory receptor can detect an odorant, it has to

A) contact a specialized olfactory cell.
B) bind to receptors in olfactory dendrites.
C) gate open ion channels.
D) respond to applied pressure.
E) be transported to the olfactory bulbs.


Answer: B

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