Olfactory and Gustatory Physiology

Study of the primary and secondary olfactory systems:

The primary olfactory system: stimuli, receptor structures, transduction mechanism, olfactory information coding, and associated olfactory pathways.

The secondary olfactory system: stimuli, receptor structures, transduction mechanism, olfactory information coding, and associated olfactory pathways.

Study of the gustatory system:

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

Olfaction and cognition:

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

Taste and eating behavior :

Gusto-facial reflex; food preferences and aversions.

-Expertise:

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

Understanding the influence of olfactory and gustatory stimuli on behavior.

-Interpersonal skills:

Acquire knowledge in olfactory and gustatory physiology.