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... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > chemical senses > olfactory receptors and transduction
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > cognitive processes > perception (psychology) > chemical senses > olfactory receptors and transduction

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olfactory receptors and transduction  

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  • Like all sensory stimuli, odors carry information. Odors can tell you whether your food is fresh or spoiled; can warn of dangers like fire, predators, or infection; and may even provide information about the suitability of a mate. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Olfactory Receptors and Transduction]

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