Asked by Mayra Mendoza on May 01, 2024
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Gina comes home to a sink full of dirty dishes and remarks, "Yuck, what a horrible smell!" She then peels an orange and sighs, "Oh! That smells much better!" What allows Gina to distinguish between the different smells?
A) Na+ channels are activated for pleasant smells; Cl− channels for unpleasant smells.
B) The process of sensory adaptation differs from smell to smell.
C) The amplitude of an action potential is higher for pleasant smells.
D) The combination of activated receptors differs from smell to smell.
E) Unpleasant smells activate more receptors than pleasant smells.
Sensory Adaptation
The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.
Smells
The perceptions or sensations caused by the olfactory detection of airborne molecules or particles.
- Detail the systems responsible for chemical sensation, including the aspects of taste and smell, and their underlying physiological processes.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The combination of activated receptors differs from smell to smell, allowing the brain to distinguish between different odors.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the systems responsible for chemical sensation, including the aspects of taste and smell, and their underlying physiological processes.