Chemical Sense in AP Psychology

Definition

The chemical sense refers to the ability to detect and perceive smells and tastes through chemical stimuli.

Related terms

Olfaction:

The sense of smell, which involves detecting and perceiving odors through chemical signals in the air.

Gustation:

The sense of taste, which involves detecting and perceiving different flavors through chemical substances in food or drink.

Chemoreceptors: These are specialized sensory receptors found in our nose and taste buds that detect specific chemicals and send signals to our brain for interpretation.