Regarding Pheromones, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 31

Multiple Choice

Regarding pheromones, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Evidence suggests that pheromones play a large role in influencing sexual attraction among humans.
• B)Among humans, researchers have shown that exposure to male sweat may lead women to feel more relaxed.
• C)Pheromones are found in bodily secretions, and they allow animals to mark their territories and establish dominance.
• D)Humans have receptors in the nose that may allow them to sense pheromones.
• E)Pheromones are detected through the sense of smell or taste.

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