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The olfactory epithelium is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved in smell. In humans it measures about 3 square centimeters (on each side) and lies on the roof of the nasal cavity about 7 cm above and behind the nostrils. The olfactory epithelium is the part of the olfactory system directly responsible for detecting odors.

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