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What are the seven primary smells that humans are able to smell?
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∙ 13y ago
A scientist named Amoore supposedly discovered 7 primary smells.
In reality, there are no primary smells because no consistent relationship has ever been found and replicated between chemical structure and smell perception. For instance, two chemicals that have similar structures may smell very similar or very different. In addition, two chemicals with very different structures may smell very similar or very different.
Further, smell undergoes much top-down interference via verbal labels and visual cues. For instance, you can confuse wine experts by coloring white wines red.
In sum, the idea of 7 primary smells is unfounded and only supported by Amoore's findings. Look up experts such as Stevenson, Wilson, and any others you can find on any legitimate online database such as JSTOR.
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What are artificial smells?
Artificial smells are made just like any fake smell, with chemicals or some kind of extract. I hope this was useful!
What determines the sense of smell?
You smell as a method to determine the quality of what you may smell. We used this as a tool to stray away from foods or substance that may harm us and towards ones that will not. This is determined mostly by things commonly found, making your nose give a generalized reaction to all things that smell like it so this means if something smells bad its not always bad for you but may relate to something bad for you in some way.
Do smells travel through the air by?
through your nose your snotty smelly nose x
Why can women smell things better than men can?
By experimentation it would seem so. This is borne out by experiments where women are able to distinguish certain smells, such as burning, much quicker than men.
Why does the vacuum cleaner smell?
It smells because it hasn't been emptied lately. When you put a fresh bag in it and fresh filters then put a fresh-smelling sachet of lavender or other of your choice in the new bag.
How many smells can a human detect?
humans smell over 100,000,000 smells!
What smells can humans smell?
When you are smelling a different smell then what you smell, the food tastes a litle different but you can still tell what it is. It tastes like what you are smelling. Humans can smell many things, but unlike some animals we cannot smell the scent of another animal because our noses aren't that sensitive. But we can smell genereal smells such as food, dirt, gas, mould.
Why do animals get irratated by bad smells?
Animals have much stronger smell then humans so when they smell something disgusting they runaway.
Why is mucous important for smell?
The enzymes in nasal mucus change the way humans perceive smells. Without the enzymes, the smells cannot be identified by our brains.
Do pigs have a better sense of smell than humans?
Pigs have a better sense of smell than humans because of an increased number of scent receptors in their nose. This allows them to detect a larger number of smells and from greater distances.
How do pigs have a better sense of smell than humans?
Pigs have a better sense of smell than humans because of an increased number of scent receptors in their nose. This allows them to detect a larger number of smells and from greater distances.
How do you make marijuana smell like it smells today?
Marijuana smells the same. It should not matter when it was made. It will smell like it smells anytime.
Is there a drug that can take away a dog's sense of smell?
No, and I can't think of why you would want to. Dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell - it is their primary sense, just as vision is the primary sense for most humans.
When you sprinkle water on dry land why does that land smell?
The land smells before the water as well. Only, the thing is that humans are not able to recognize that smell. Their senses aren't that strong. When land is sprinkled with water; the smell is only enhanced.
Does acetylene smell?
Yes acetylene smells, it smells like garlic.
Is a rafflesia nice smelling or not?
Rafflesia smells wonderful if you are a fly or beetle looking for rotting meat to eat or lay eggs in. To humans the smell is awful.
Are there smells to Barium?
it has a sweet smell!!
