Our sense of smell starts in the olfactory epithelium of our nose. An odour can chemically stimulate cell receptors there, sending a signal to tissue deep within our central nervous system for interpretation.
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amygdala
almond shaped clusters of nuclei deep in the brain
help process memories, emotions, sense of smell & decision making
piriform cortex
the region of the brain that perceives the sense of smell