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The olfactory bulb plays a crucial role in the perception of smell. It is the first relay station in the olfactory system, receiving input from olfactory sensory neurons in the nose and conveying this information to higher brain centers. The olfactory bulb is responsible for processing and recognizing smells, with its glomeruli structures being critical for transducing olfactory information. It also ensures the correct processing of olfactory inputs through a complex network of neurons. The olfactory bulb is situated in the foremost part of the brain and acts as a primary relay center, which processes and transmits olfactory stimuli to the olfactory cortex and other areas for further interpretation and integration with memory and emotion. This initial signal organization and processing in the olfactory bulb are essential before information is transmitted to the olfactory cortex and other higher cerebral centers, highlighting its significant role in the perception and interpretation of smells. Images such as those from Wikimedia Commons and BrainFacts provide visual representations of the olfactory bulb and its position within the olfactory system.[Source: Britannica, NCBI Bookshelf, ScienceDirect]