(February 2011). The olfactory system is the sensory system used for olfaction, or the sense of smell. Most mammals and reptiles have two distinct parts to their olfactory system: a main olfactory system and an accessory olfactory system.he olfactory nerve, similar to the optic nerve, is not part of the peripheral nervous system but is defined as a part of the brain. This nerve terminates in the olfactory bulb, which also belongs to the central nervous system.
Associate editors who work for media outlets may head a single department, such as local news or sports. They might also be called upon to write articles, conduct interviews, verify sources and perform independent research.
As a copy editor, I appreciate the occasional funny head, but that's not what I strive for--especially not the obvious pun, says Renee, a self-professed grammar and usage nitpicker. She got a transfer to the copy desk, where she is able to indulge her interest in foreign news and has enjoyed being a nitpicker.