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Q Where can Bowman's glands be found?

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  • A Olfactory epithelium ✔ ✖
  • B Cortical nephrons ✔ ✖
  • C Juxtamedullary nephrons ✔ ✖
  • D Anterior pituitary ✔ ✖
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Bowman's glands are found in the olfactory epithelium, which lines the nasal passages. These glands secrete a fluid that contains chemoreceptive substances, which play a role in the sense of smell. The olfactory epithelium is a specialized type of neurosensory epithelium that contains specialized receptor cells called olfactory receptors. When these receptors are stimulated by odor molecules, they send signals to the brain, which are interpreted as the sense of smell. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

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