Exploring the Connection Between Smell and Frequency Perception

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In summary, the way we perceive smell is through chemical reactions between the chemicals we smell and the receptors in our nose. These reactions create electricity which is then sent to our brain. The sense of taste also works through chemical reactions, but is not as specific as the sense of smell. The different tastes are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour, and each correspond to specific chemicals or properties. The concept of frequencies interacting with our senses is not accurate, as it is more like a matching of shapes between the chemicals and receptors. This information can be found in various sources discussing the science of smell and taste.
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Hi,

how do we percieve smell? i read somewhere once that differnet smells have differnent frequencies at which they vibrate...and those frequencies interact with nerve recepticles in our nose and interact wiht certain genes...

can someone clarify for me how it works off of vibrations that interact with your nose?

thank you in advanced!
 
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Each chemical that we smell reacts with a chemical receptor that is in your nose. These chemical reactions create electricity which is amplified and sent to your brain.
 
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how do they react with those receptors though?

is it through vibrations that resonate with the receptors?

like a certain smell has a certain frequency of vibration...

and there is a receptor with the same natural frequency which the smell resonates on?

just like those tuning forks which have a natural frequency that they respond to... do our senses respond in that way also?
 
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Not really. It's chemistry. It's not really within my ability to explain that here, but its more like round pegs and round holes, but in three dimensions.
 
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hmmm..that makes sense... does the sense of taste work the same also?
 
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It's also chemical, but not nearly as specific. You can only taste sweet, salty, bitter and sour. BItter and sour have to do with PH, sweet has to do with sugars, and salty has to do with electrolytes.
 
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frequencies

where did you read aboute the frequencies and the smell?
 

1. How does the brain interpret smell?

The brain interprets smell through the olfactory system, which is made up of specialized nerve cells located in the nose. These cells detect chemical molecules in the air and send signals to the brain, which then interprets the smell based on its unique pattern of signals.

2. What is the process of smell perception?

The process of smell perception begins when odor molecules enter the nasal cavity and bind to receptors on the olfactory nerve cells. The cells then send signals to the olfactory bulb, which processes the information and sends it to the brain. The brain then interprets the smell and triggers a response.

3. How do different smells affect the brain?

Different smells can have different effects on the brain. For example, pleasant smells can trigger positive emotions and memories, while unpleasant smells can trigger negative emotions and even physical responses such as nausea. The specific effects of a smell on the brain can vary depending on an individual's past experiences and associations with that smell.

4. How do we distinguish between different smells?

The ability to distinguish between different smells is due to the olfactory system's complex organization. Each smell has a unique chemical makeup, which triggers a specific pattern of signals in the olfactory nerve cells. The brain is then able to interpret these patterns and differentiate between different smells.

5. Can smell perception be affected by other senses?

Yes, smell perception can be affected by other senses, particularly taste and memory. The sense of taste is closely linked to smell, and certain tastes may enhance or alter the perception of a smell. In addition, memories and emotions associated with a particular smell can also influence how we perceive it.

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