The Olfactory System

Question 1

Describe the olfactory system.

Answer 1

Question 2

What is the olfactory system?

Answer 2

It is related to smell.

Question 3

What is the largest tolerable measurement of the olfactory system?

Answer 3

Unknown.

Question 4

What is the threshold (smallest detectable) stimuli of the olfactory system?

Answer 4

Very sensitive from some substances; e.g., 4x10-7 molar concentration of quinine sulfate. Exp: Drop of perfume diffused into the entire volume of a three-room apartment.