Sense of smell

Bulchand, Sarada

Sense of smell by Sarada Bulchand ; illustrated by Babita Biswas - New Delhi : National Book Trust, ©2016 - xi, 98 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and Glossary

Title-1. The Olfactory System Title-2. Odourant Receptors Title-3. Neurons Title-4. Second Messenger Pathways Title-5.Events in Olfaction Title-6. Glomeruli and Olfactory Coding Title-7. Olfactory Connections Title-8. Olfactory Memory Title-9. Olfactory Disorders Title-10. Did You Know? Title-11. Pheromones Title-12. Aromas and Aromatherapy Title-13. Electronic Noses

The Sense of smell is one of the most primitive yet mysterious senses.Little do we realize how bland and monotonous the world would be without our ability to inhale and 'feel' the smells around us.This book describes the manner in which this sensory system functions generating attractive r repulsive responses across species,besides explaining the role of pheromones and aromatherapy,olfactory memory and disorders of the sense of smell.

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