Pheromones and their effects on behaviour

Question 1

Pheromone

Answer 1

A chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal,
especially a mammal or an insect, affecting the behaviour or physiology of others of its species.

Question 2

Signaler

Answer 2

These provide information about the sender, such as species recognition or individual identification.

Question 3

Primer

Answer 3

These induce long-term physiological or hormonal changes, like influencing puberty or menstrual cycles.

Question 4

Releaser

Answer 4

These trigger immediate, specific behavioral responses, such as sexual attraction or alarm reactions.

Question 5

Modulator

Answer 5

These affect mood, emotions, or other sensory pathways.