Molecules our olfactory system responds to when we detect them in the air are known as ______.
A)odorants
B)chemical signals
C)osmatic stimuli
D)molecular aromatics

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Molecules our olfactory system responds to are known as odorants. Option A correctly defines the term odorant. Option B, chemical signals, can include non-olfactory signals like hormones, neurotransmitters, and pheromones. Option C, osmatic stimuli, is not a commonly used term in the context of olfaction. Option D, molecular aromatics, is a less common term for odorants.

Molecules Our Olfactory System Responds to When We Detect Them