Olfactory nerve

Olfactory nerve

A nerve that registers smells by carrying the impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain.

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olfactory nerve

Anatomy; Human body

A nerve that registers smells by carrying the impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain.

olfactory nerve

Anatomy; Cranial nerves

A nerve that registers smells by carrying the impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain.

olfactory nerve

Medical; Health care; Medicine

The 1st cranial nerve. The olfactory nerve conveys the sense of smell. It is formed by the axons of olfactory receptor neurons which project from the olfactory epithelium (in the ...

olfactory nerve disease

Medical; Health care; Medicine

Diseases of the first cranial (olfactory) nerve, which usually feature anosmia or other alterations in the sense of smell and taste. Anosmia may be associated with neoplasms; ...

olfactory nerve injuries

Medical; Health care; Medicine

Traumatic injuries to the olfactory nerve. It may result in various olfactory dysfunction including a complete loss of smell.

olfactory nerve injury

Medical; Health care; Medicine

Traumatic injuries to the olfactory nerve. It may result in various olfactory dysfunction including a complete loss of smell.

optic nerve

Anatomy; Cranial nerves

The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. It carries the impulses formed by the retina, the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye and senses light and creates impulses. ...

facial nerve

Anatomy; Cranial nerves

The facial nerve is a mixed nerve that has fibers both going out and coming in. It supplies the muscles of the of facial expression.

ventricular fibrillation

Anatomy; Medical; Allergies and allergens; Arteries; Cardiology; Cardiovascular

An erratic, disorganized firing of impulses from the ventricles. The ventricles quiver and are unable to contract or pump blood to the body. This is a medical emergency that ...