Olfaction - Pheromone Flashcards
1
Q
what is the ‘proust’ effect
A
when a smell used to recall memory - better than other senses
2
Q
define pheromone
A
chemical signal which is used to convey information between members of the same species
3
Q
what is the Bruce effect
A
pregnant mice who are exposed to novel male partner spontaneously abort pregnancy through the urine of the novel mice
spontaneous abortion followed by mating with the new male
