PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sense of smell
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Olfaction, the sense of smell detects and discriminate odors as well as social cues which influence our innate re-sponses. The olfactory system in human beings is found to be weak as compared to other animals; however, it seems to be very precise.

Detailed explanation-2: -Olfactory sense is, in terms of evolution, one of the oldest senses, allowing the organisms with receptors for the odorant to identify food, potential mating partners, dangers and enemies. For most living creatures and for mankind smell is one of the most important ways of interaction with the environment.

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