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Where is the olfactory region located relative to the nasal conchae?
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olfactory system
Sagittal view of the human nasal cavity.
The olfactory region of the nasal cavity is located beside and above the uppermost nasal concha, also known as the superior turbinate. While the lower portions of the nasal cavities function as respiratory passages, this specialized upper area supports the olfactory epithelium necessary for the sense of smell.312