1.Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Special Senses  Objective 8  Describe the location, structure, and function of the olfactory…

1. Olfaction The Sense of Smell 2. Smell helps us: Avoid dangerous situations (fumes, smoke)Avoid consuming poisonous substances and spoiled food (sour milk)Choose mates?…

1. Olfaction The Sense of Smell 2. Smell helps us: Avoid dangerous situations (fumes, smoke)Avoid consuming poisonous substances and spoiled food (sour milk)Choose mates?…

Slide 1 ELAINE N. MARIEB EIGHTH EDITION 8 Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings PowerPoint ® Lecture Slide Presentation by Jerry L.…

Slide 1 Chapter 8 Special Senses – Chemoreceptors: Taste & Smell Slide 2 Chemical Senses – Taste & Smell  Both senses use chemoreceptors -Stimulated by chemicals…

I. Receptors A. All sensory receptors are transducers of some sort, that is, they change an incoming stimulus of pressure, vibration, light, etc., into electro-chemical neuron…

I. Receptors A. All sensory receptors are transducers of some sort, that is, they change an incoming stimulus of pressure, vibration, light, etc., into electro-chemical neuron…