pheromone

(noun)

A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species; functions often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

Related Terms

  • odorant
  • mucosa
  • orbitofrontal
  • hormone
  • libido

(noun)

A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

Related Terms

  • odorant
  • mucosa
  • orbitofrontal
  • hormone
  • libido

Examples of pheromone in the following topics:

  • Biological Influences on Sexual Motivation

    • A pheromone is a secreted or excreted chemical factor, usually in the form of a scent, that triggers a social response in members of the same species.
    • In animals and insects, sex pheromones indicate the availability of the female for breeding.
    • Male animals may also emit pheromones that convey information about their species and genotype .
    • While most research on pheromones has been conducted on animals and insects, smell and body odor is known to play a role in sociosexual behavior of humans.
    • This fanning honeybee exposes its Nasonov gland (seen in white at the tip of the abdomen), releasing pheromones to entice its mate.
  • Olfaction: The Nasal Cavity and Smell

    • Pheromones are airborne, often odorless molecules that are crucial to the behavior of many animals.
    • Recent research shows that pheromones play a role in human attraction to potential mates, the synchronization of menstrual cycles among women, and the detection of moods and fear in others.
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