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ОО.0 О. What is the name of the epithelial tissue that lines the roof of the nasal cavity? Olfactory epithelium Gustatory epithelium Gustatory dermis Olfactory dermis
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What is the name of the epithelial tissue that lines the roof of the nasal cavity?
Olfactory epithelium
Gustatory epithelium
Gustatory dermis
Olfactory dermis

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The olfactory epithelium is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved in smell. In humans, it lies on the roof of the nasal cavity about 7 cm above and behind the nostrils.

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