Olfactory Bulb

Abstract

The olfactory bulb is an outgrowth of the forebrain, specialized for processing the molecular signals that give rise to the sense of smell. It receives sensory input from the olfactory sensory neurons and sends its output directly to the olfactory cortex. This chapter focuses on the principles of synaptic organization underlying a critical function of the olfactory system: the ability to discriminate between different odor molecules.