olfactory
/ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ noun C2- The sense of smell.
Plural olfactories
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This profound experience, often called olfactory memory, is a fascinating intersection of biology and human psychology.
However, the olfactory system completely bypasses this neurological checkpoint, taking a far more direct route through the brain.
When scent molecules enter the nasal cavity, they stimulate specialized receptors that immediately transmit signals to the olfactory bulb.
What makes the olfactory bulb truly remarkable is its direct physical connection to two vital regions of the limbic system.
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