The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the special sense through which smells (or odors) are perceived. The sense of smell has many functions, including...
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dog sense of smell is the most powerful sense of this species, the olfactory system of canines being much more complex and developed than that of humans...
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Anosmia (redirect from Lack of smell)
Anosmia, also known as smell blindness, is the loss of the ability to detect one or more smells. Anosmia may be temporary or permanent. It differs from...
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Odor (section Sense of smell)
their sense of smell. An odor is also called a "smell" or a "scent", which can refer to either an unpleasant or a pleasant odor. While "odor" and "smell" can...
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other conditions that might interfere with the sense of smell are ruled out before confirming a diagnosis of congenital anosmia. The diagnostic process typically...
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Coconut crab (section Sense of smell)
instead of their vestigial gills. After the juvenile stage, they will drown if immersed in water for too long. They have an acute sense of smell which they...
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visual system (sense of vision), auditory system (sense of hearing), somatosensory system (sense of touch), olfactory system (sense of smell), and gustatory...
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Abu Bakr al-Razi (redirect from The Sense of Smell (book))
one of the most important figures in the history of medicine, and also wrote on logic, astronomy and grammar. He is also known for his criticism of religion...
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human olfactory sense is one of the most phylogenetically primitive and emotionally intimate of the five senses; the sensation of smell is thought to be...
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Beagle (section Sense of smell)
developed primarily for hunting hare, known as beagling. Possessing a great sense of smell and superior tracking instincts, the beagle is the primary breed used...
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