BIOERQ - Pheromones Flashcards
1
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what are pheromones
A
chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal affecting the behavior or physiology of others or its own species
2
Q
add to intro
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define pheromone
if they are found in humans
potential human pheromones
If pheromones play a role in
attraction, they should also point to
a specific gender. To be called a sex
pheromone, the substance must be
gender-related!
3
Q
potential human pheromones
A
AND - androstadieone - male putative pheromone usually in sweat and semen
EST - estratetraneol - female putative pheromone found in urine
4
Q
case studies
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Zhou et Al
Wedekind
