title: [Remarks on the olfactory perception mechanism].
abstract: After presenting the morphology of the olfactory epithelium, the author describe the smell stimulation mechanism of the olfactory receptor. The importance of the connection between the receptor and protein G is emphasised. The author also presents the theories on the possibility of smell identification in the peripheral olfactory system.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Foniatrii i Audiologii AM im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Obrebowski
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009419:Nerve Tissue Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D009812:Odorants; D009831:Olfactory Mucosa / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D018034:Olfactory Receptor Neurons / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D018035:Receptors, Odorant / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: C029152:G-substrate; D009419:Nerve Tissue Proteins; D018035:Receptors, Odorant