If it is assumed that the hypothesis is correct, the order in which the steps above would

Question

occur to result in pain relief in a person having just inhaled the scent from an
aromatherapy oil or extract is , _ , and.

Hypothesized Steps in Aromatherapy Action
1. Olfactory neurons depolarize.
2. Olfactory receptors are stimulated.
3. Neurochemicals affect pain interpretation.
4. Neurochemicals are released from the axon terminals

Answer 1

The correct order in which the steps would occur to result in pain relief in a person having just inhaled the scent from an aromatherapy oil or extract is: 2. Olfactory receptors are stimulated, 1. Olfactory neurons depolarize, and 4. Neurochemicals are released from the axon terminals.