the senses- 9 grade`s reading

Section 3 • The Senses 973 Olfactory nerve Olfactory bulb Olfactory nerve receptors Smell particles Taste particles Sensory neuron Taste bud I Figure 33. 12 The receptors of taste and smell function together and are stimulated in similar ways. Food often... More

Section 3 • The Senses 973 Olfactory nerve Olfactory bulb Olfactory nerve receptors Smell particles Taste particles Sensory neuron Taste bud I Figure 33. 12 The receptors of taste and smell function together and are stimulated in similar ways. Food often is smelled as it is tasted. The Senses Sensory receptors allow you to detect the world around you. Real-World Reading Link Who can resist the smell of chocolate-chip cookies baking in the oven? When the aroma travels from the kitchen, you actually are responding to chemicals in the air. Senses allow you to be aware of changes in your environment. You are interpreting the environment around you every second. You even were reacting to environmental stimuli before you were born. Taste and Smell Specialized neurons in your body called sensory receptors enable you to taste, smell, hear, see, and touch, and to detect motion and temperature. The senses of taste and smell are stimulated by chemicals and often function together. Speciali Less