Smell is a chemical sense. Odorants enter the nasal cavity to stimulate receptors in a process called Olfaction. The olfactory cells instantly alert the brain through their axon fibers. They also recognize odors independently. The Olfactory Bulb is the perception of various odors.
It is also closely connected to the limbic system (hippocampus), which is why strong memories are made through smell.
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