Chemical Senses

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.

Pheromones:

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.