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What is olfactics?
What does learned aversion mean?
The body's attempt to keep you alive by learning not to like things.
What is smell memory?
What is smell adaptation?
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What is smell blindness?
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Study Notes
Olfactics
- Olfactics is the scientific study of smell, exploring how odors are perceived and processed.
Learned Aversion
- Learned aversion serves as a survival mechanism, teaching individuals to avoid potentially harmful substances.
- Example: Consuming food that induces sickness leads to an aversion to that food's smell.
Smell Memory
- Smell memory refers to the ability to recall and recognize scents, often linked to emotional responses and experiences.
Smell Adaptation
- Smell adaptation occurs when an initially strong odor diminishes in perception over time, leading to a temporary loss of sensitivity.
Smell Blindness
- Smell blindness, or anosmia, is the inability to detect odors, which may also impair taste.
- It poses safety risks, as individuals may not sense dangerous smells (e.g., gas leaks).
Smell Satiation
- Smell satiation is a limited form of smell blindness resulting from overexposure to a specific odor, leading to a temporary inability to detect that scent.
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Explore the fascinating world of olfactics through these flashcards. This quiz covers key terms related to the study of smell, including concepts like learned aversion and smell memory. Enhance your understanding of olfactory processes and sensory adaptation.
