Olfaction: anatomy, physiology and behavior
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The anatomy, physiology and function of the olfactory system are reviewed, as are the normal effects of olfactory stimulation. It is speculated that olfaction may have important but unobtrusive effects on human behavior.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
دوره 44 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982