Asked by Isaiah Drayton on May 25, 2024
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Olfaction refers to
A) transforming sounds into neural impulses.
B) the sense of body position and movement.
C) the principle that one sense may influence another.
D) the sense of smell.
Olfaction
The sense of smell, an important chemical sensing system in humans and animals for detecting environmental odors.
Sense of Smell
The ability to perceive and identify different odors through the olfactory system.
Neural Impulses
Electrical signals that travel along the neurons, serving as the means of communication within the nervous system.
- Explore the significance of neurological anatomy in affecting the senses, particularly smell, taste, and proprioception.
Verified Answer
AH
Avril HarrisonMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Olfaction refers to the sense of smell, which is the detection of odors through the nasal cavity and the brain's processing of those signals.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the significance of neurological anatomy in affecting the senses, particularly smell, taste, and proprioception.