El olfato - Los sentidos para niños I Vídeos Educativos para Niños
What is the Sense of Smell?
Introduction to the Sense of Smell
- The video introduces the sense of smell, highlighting its importance and function. It emphasizes that the organ responsible for this sense is the nose.
- Odors travel through the air, entering through nasal openings and reaching the nasal cavities where olfactory receptors are located.
How Smell Works
- The yellow pituitary in the nasal cavity captures odors, sending information to the brain via the olfactory nerve.
- In the brain, we identify whether smells are pleasant or unpleasant, strong or weak.
Sensitivity and Comparison with Animals
- Humans can detect up to 10,000 different odors; however, our ability diminishes over time, making children more adept at distinguishing scents than adults.
- Many animals have a more powerful sense of smell than humans. For instance, African elephants possess an exceptional olfactory capability.
Record Holders in Smell Detection
- The male moth holds a record for distance detection; it can smell a female moth from up to 10 kilometers away.
Care for Your Sense of Smell