Students notice that they have memories associated with certain smells. They develop a model to explain how these memories are created.

Question

 
How do humans create memories of smells? Place the events in the correct order showing how memories are created.
Response area with 4 blank spaces

Blank space 1 empty
Blank space 2 empty
Blank space 3 empty
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Answer options with 6 options.

Answer 1

To create a model that explains how memories are associated with smells, the following events should be placed in the correct order:

1. Odor molecules enter the nasal cavity: When a person inhales, odor molecules from the environment enter the nose.
2. Signals are detected by olfactory receptors: These molecules bind to specific olfactory receptors located in the nasal epithelium.
3. Olfactory signals are transmitted to the olfactory bulb: The receptors send electrical signals to the olfactory bulb, which processes the scent information.
4. Emotional and memory centers of the brain are activated: The olfactory bulb sends signals to other areas of the brain, such as the limbic system, which is involved in emotion and memory formation.

Based on the correct order, the filled response area would look like this:

• Blank space 1: Odor molecules enter the nasal cavity
• Blank space 2: Signals are detected by olfactory receptors
• Blank space 3: Olfactory signals are transmitted to the olfactory bulb
• Blank space 4: Emotional and memory centers of the brain are activated