A analysis of the sense of smell, beginning with the nose, the olfactory epithelium and the different types of receptor proteins, and progressing through the processes of sensory transduction, transmission of neural signals to the olfactory bulb, and thence into the higher regions of the brain. I also discuss the sense of smell in humans compared to that of other animals, with a focus on the special abilities of bloodhounds. Recommended prerequisite is Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses.
Episode 47: Vision Part 3
Episode 46: Vision Part 2
Episode 45: Vision Part 1
Episode 44: Cell Division
Episode 43: Electric Forces and Fields
Episode 42: Gases and Gas Laws
Episode 41: Flotation and Fluid Mechanics
Episode 40: Gun Control
Episode 39: Sovereignty and the State
Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses
Episode 37: Oxidation and Reduction
Episode 36: Consumer Choice Theory
Episode 35: DNA Structure and Function Part 2
Episode 34: DNA Structure and Function Part 1
Episode 33: Disturbing Social Psychology Experiments
Episode 32: Light and Optics
Episode 31: Solutions and Mixtures
Episode 30: Systems of Government
Episode 29: Operant Conditioning
Episode 28: Classical Conditioning
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