The Olfactive Sense Explained
Basically, we have olfactive nerves inside our nose that triggers the brain. Series of biochemical processes signals the brain to associate it with something we have smiled before. Hence, our sense of smell is directly connected to our memories.
The Olfactory System
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Example. Remember that scent when your mom bakes your favourite cookie - sweet, vanilla, dough, flour like. And when you smell that in a candle, automatically you are reminded of that event in your past.
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The power of our olfactive sense will not work if you cannot associate it with something that you have smelled before. On the other hand, your memory will only be half-full if you have not exposed yourself to the scent.
This blog will try to persuade you to go there and experience yourself to fill that memory bank.
To recap:
This blog will try to persuade you to go there and experience yourself to fill that memory bank.
To recap:
- the scent molecules triggers your olfactory nerves to send signals to your brain
- your brain processes these signals and connect to your memory bank
- Our scent of smell is connected to our memories
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