Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Cicilia on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 3:59pm.

What does the nose detect when it "smells" something? Explain and give evidence to support your answer.

Chemistry - DrBob222, Monday, May 28, 2012 at 4:25pm
I hardly know what you are looking for in an answer. When we smell something we are detecting the gases that arise from some material. You may read more about it here.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/human-biology/smell.htm

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