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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems
Smell
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Smell
Smell is one of the five senses that helps us detect scents in the air, such as flowers, food, or smoke. The sense of smell begins in the nose, where specialized sensory cells called olfactory receptors detect chemical particles in the air. These receptors send signals to ...
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Have you ever noticed how food tastes bland when your nose is stuffed up? That’s because your sense of smell is a big part of how you experience flavor.
Let’s take a closer look at how your sense of smell works.
Odorants are tiny molecules in the air that you can smell. They float around and enter your nose when you breathe in.
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