Abstract
Mammals can recognize thousands of odors, some of which prompt powerful responses. Recent experiments illuminate how the nose and brain may perceive scents.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Brain / physiology
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Humans
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Nose / physiology
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Olfactory Bulb / physiology
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Olfactory Nerve / physiology
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Olfactory Pathways / physiology*
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Rats
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Smell / physiology*