Scents Are Identified, in Part, by the _____ of the Receptors

question 126

Multiple Choice

Scents are identified, in part, by the _____ of the receptors in the nose that are activated by a particular odor.

• A)location
• B)number
• C)strength of the activation
• D)size

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