Pheromones Flashcards
(3 cards)
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Pheromones
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Chemical substance released by the body that affect the behavior or psychology of the same species that are proven to be mating signals in animals.
2
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Controversy about humans and pheromones
A
While they are proven in animals, they role is controversial in humans as we do not possess a fully functional VNO and accessory olfactory bulb that facilitates for the functioning of pheromones.
3
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AND
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Androstadienone is a possible male pheromone found in sweat and semen that’s been shown to affect mood and brain activity in females and homosexual males.
