Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Chemical senses involve detection of chemical stimuli and translating them into perception. Our primary chemical senses are taste (gustation) and smell (olfaction).
Related terms
Olfactory Bulb: This is a structure in the brain that processes information about odors.
Gustatory Cortex: This part of the brain is involved in perceiving tastes.
These are chemicals released by animals (including humans) that can affect behavior or physiology, including sexual behavior, in others of their species. They're detected through our sense of smell.