Taste and smell - Vocabulary Noba Flashcards
1
Q
What are conditioned aversions and preferences?
A
Likes and dislikes developed through associations with pleasurable or unpleasurable sensations.
2
Q
What is gustation?
A
The action of tasting; the ability to taste.
3
Q
What is olfaction?
A
The sense of smell; the action of smelling; the ability to smell.
4
Q
What is an omnivore?
A
A person or animal that is able to survive by eating a wide range of foods from plant or animal origin.
5
Q
What is orthonasal olfaction?
A
Perceiving scents/smells introduced via the nostrils.
6
Q
What is retronasal olfaction?
A
Perceiving scents/smells introduced via the mouth/palate.
