Concept information
Preferred term
olfactory receptors and transduction
Definition
- Like all sensory stimuli, odors carry information. Odors can tell you whether your food is fresh or spoiled; can warn of dangers like fire, predators, or infection; and may even provide information about the suitability of a mate. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Olfactory Receptors and Transduction]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/olfactory_receptors_and_transduction
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