Olfactory system function

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Name:	Olfactory system function
Description:	The olfactory system in most vertebrate species consists of two distinct subsystems: the main olfactory system and the accessory olfactory system. The main olfactory system is generally considered to be important in the detection and processing of airborne chemicals whereas the accessory olfactory system is mainly used in the detection and processing of water-soluble chemicals (http://www.springerreference.com/docs/html/chapterdbid/332953.html).
Related to:	Olfactory system
Super-category:	Sensory system function
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Definition	The olfactory system in most vertebrate sp … The olfactory system in most vertebrate species consists of two distinct subsystems: the main olfactory system and the accessory olfactory system. The main olfactory system is generally considered to be important in the detection and processing of airborne chemicals whereas the accessory olfactory system is mainly used in the detection and processing of water-soluble chemicals (http://www.springerreference.com/docs/html/chapterdbid/332953.html). ce.com/docs/html/chapterdbid/332953.html).
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ModifiedDate	22 March 2013 +
RelatedTo	Olfactory system +
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