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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Olfaction is the sense of smell, which is the ability to perceive and distinguish odours. Most '''mammals''' have a good sense of smell, but most '''birds''' generally do not. The sense of smell is well-developed in '''carnivores''' (predators) and '''ungulates''' (prey). '''Fish''' also have a fairly well-developed sense of smell. Olfactory and gustatory receptors can combine to contribute to flavour.
Olfaction is the sense of smell, which is the ability to perceive and distinguish odours. Most '''mammals''' have a good sense of smell, but most '''birds''' generally do not. The sense of smell is well-developed in '''carnivores''' (predators) and '''ungulates''' (prey). '''Fish''' also have a fairly well-developed sense of smell. Olfactory and gustatory receptors can combine to contribute to flavour.
'''Middle nasal meatus''': Between the dorsal and ventral conchae, and communicates with the paranasal sinuses.
'''Middle nasal meatus''': Between the dorsal and ventral conchae, and communicates with the paranasal sinuses.
'''Ventral nasal meatus''': The main pathway for airflow leading to the pharynx, and is positioned between the ventral nasal concha and the floor of the nasal cavity.
'''Ventral nasal meatus''': The main pathway for airflow leading to the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]], and is positioned between the ventral nasal concha and the floor of the nasal cavity.
'''Common nasal meatus''': The longitudinal space on either side of the nasal septum.
'''Common nasal meatus''': The longitudinal space on either side of the nasal septum.
==Links==
==Links==
Click here for more information on the [[Nasal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal Cavity]].
Click here for more information on the [[Nasal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|Nasal Cavity]].
Click here for more information on [[Diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses|diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses]].
Click here for more information on [[Diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses|diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses]].
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