MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 26: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 26
11. Chemicals that compel behavior after binding with chemoreceptors are known as:
- A. pheromones.
- B. olfactory receptors.
- C. somatostimuli.
- D. papillae.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Pheromones are the volatile chemicals given off by organisms that bind with olfactory chemoreceptors and influence behavior. It is debatable if pheromones serve a role in humans, but are known to affect foraging and sexual behavior in some animals.