Understanding Smell
Smell, or olfaction, is a complex chemical sense that relies on the detection of odorants by specialized neurons in the olfactory epithelium, located at the top of the nasal cavity. Unlike taste, which involves tastants, olfaction operates through a distinct pathway that transmits signals to the brain. The episode also explores how smell functions in animals compared to humans, highlighting the interconnectedness of taste and smell in various species.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 59: Smell
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