Olfactory Bulb

A neural structure located in the forebrain of vertebrates that receives direct input from olfactory receptor neurons in the nasal cavity, processing information about smells.

Key Functions:

• Receives olfactory sensory input from the nose.
• Processes and transmits olfactory information to higher brain areas.
• Involved in odor discrimination and memory.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Olfactory Receptor Neurons (receives input from)
• Olfactory Cortex (projects to)
• Amygdala, Hippocampus (connections related to emotional and memory aspects of smell)
• Sense of Smell (primary processing center for)