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| − | The '''Sense of Smell''' is that [[sense]] which is controlled by the [[nose]], also known as the Olfactory. | + | The '''Sense of Smell''' is that [[sense]] which is controlled by the [[nose]], also known as the Olfactory. It is used to detect and recognize substances at a distance. |
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| − | [[Category: | + | Much of the animal kingdom has a keener sense of smell than humans, and is an important part of survival. Smell is used to help determine which foods are edible, to avoid predators or other objects of danger, and as an attractor for reproduction especially through [[pheromones]]. |
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| + | Much of [[taste]] is also determined by smell. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
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| + | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | ||
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| + | [[Category:Senses]] | ||
Revision as of 15:47, October 3, 2007
The Sense of Smell is that sense which is controlled by the nose, also known as the Olfactory. It is used to detect and recognize substances at a distance.
Much of the animal kingdom has a keener sense of smell than humans, and is an important part of survival. Smell is used to help determine which foods are edible, to avoid predators or other objects of danger, and as an attractor for reproduction especially through pheromones.
Much of taste is also determined by smell.
Sources
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989