Olfactory and Gustatory Physiology

Study of the primary and secondary olfactory systems:

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

The secondary olfactory system: stimuli, receptor structures, mechanism of transduction, coding of 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 the olfactory sensation; characteristic dimensions of odors; behavioral classification of odors. Olfaction and cognition: memory of odors, mother/child olfactory attachment.

Gustation and eating behavior :

Gusto-facial reflex; food preferences and aversions.

-Know-how :

To know the organization and functioning of the olfactory and gustatory systems.

Understand the influence of olfactory and gustatory stimuli on behavior.

-Know how to be :

Acquire knowledge in olfactory and gustatory physiology.