Also known as olfactory receptors. They’re chemical sensors that create responses to smells. To learn more about the olfactory system, click here!
Olfactory System
The part of the brain that regulates the sense of smell.
Omega-3 (Fatty Acids)
A family of essential fatty acids that play important roles in they body, which it can’t produce on its own and must be obtained through diet. Sources of omega-3 include fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts. To learn more about omega-3, click here!
Omega-6 (Fatty Acids)
A type of polyunsaturated fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
Organoleptic
Acting on or involving the use of the sensory organs. To learn more about organoleptic testing, click here!
Oxidation
The process whereby oxygen combines with an element, changing its appearance or structure.