Smell
Also known as: Olfaction
Description
Smell is a Sense related to the perception of Odors.
Biology of Smell
The Sense of Smell is better developed in females than in males.
Nervous System
Odors are perceived as a sensation within the Brain when airborne chemicals stimulate Olfactory Receptors located Mucous Membranes high in the Nose.
These Olfactory Receptors send Nerve Impulses to the Brain through the cribriform plate.
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