Olfactory and Gustatory Physiology

Study of the primary and secondary olfactory systems :

The main olfactory system: stimuli, receptor structures, mechanism for transducing and encoding olfactory information and associated olfactory pathways.

The secondary olfactory system: stimuli, receptor structures, mechanisms for transducing and encoding olfactory information and associated olfactory pathways.

Study of the taste system :

The taste system: stimuli, receptor structures, transduction mechanism and associated taste pathways.

Olfaction and cognition :

Study of odors on behavior; factors influencing the quality of olfactory sensation; characteristic dimensions of odors; behavioral classification of odors. Olfaction and cognition: odor memory, mother/child olfactory attachment.

Gustation and eating behavior :

Gusto-facial reflex; food likes and dislikes.

-Know-how :

Understand the organization and functioning of the olfactory and gustatory systems.

Understand the influence of olfactory and gustatory stimuli on behavior.

-People skills :

Acquire knowledge of olfactory and taste physiology.