Q.

Which of the following glands are present in the olfactory epithelium of the nose?

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a

Bowman's glands

b

Lacrimal glands

c

Brunner's glands

d

Ceruminous glands

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Bowman's glands or olfactory glands are situated in the olfactory mucosa, beneath the olfactory epithelium, in the lamina propria, a connective tissue also containing fibroblasts, blood vessels, and bundles of fine axons from the olfactory neurons. These glands secrete mucous to keep the lining moist.

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