Which of the Following Statements Regarding Smell Is False

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding smell is false?

• A) Men generally have a better sense of smell than women.
• B) People can distinguish men from women solely on the basis of the smell of breath.
• C) People can distinguish happy from sad emotions based on underarm smells.
• D) Women are able to identify their babies solely on the basis of smell just a few hours after birth.

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