The _____ of activated receptors tells the brain how strong an odor is.
A)shape
B)number
C)location
D)size

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The number of activated receptors directly correlates with the strength of an odor sensed by the brain. As more odor molecules bind to receptors, more receptors are activated, and the brain perceives a stronger scent. Shape, location, and size of activated receptors may also play a role in odor perception but are not directly related to odor strength.

The _____ of Activated Receptors Tells the Brain How Strong