direct odor effect

a change in the nervous system caused by direct stimulation of the olfactory tract and related brain structures. In contrast, an indirect odor effect is a change in the central nervous system arising from cognitions, such as expectations, associated with the odor.

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May 8th 2024

drug tolerance

see tolerance.