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Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 40.7, Problem 1CYL
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To define:

The term chemoreceptor, and also explain the difference between olfaction and taste.

Introduction:

Chemoreceptors are sense specific receptors such as “taste buds and olfaction”, is responsible for a large component of “taste and smell”. These two senses respond to chemicals from the external environment.

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