Which of the following explains why the smell of freshly brewed coffee is quite pungent when you enter your office,but you notice the smell less as the workday proceeds?

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This phenomenon is known as olfactory adaptation, which refers to the decrease in sensitivity to a smell after constant exposure to it. As the workday proceeds, the olfactory neurons become less responsive to the coffee smell, leading to a reduced perception of its intensity.

Which of the Following Explains Why the Smell of Freshly