Which of the following is a true statement about the influence of pheromones on humans?
A) Effects of pheromones may be due to their pleasant odor.
B) There is no evidence of pheromones affecting humans.
C) Pheromones and chemicals that humans detect as odors are processed in the same area of the brain.
D) Women's mood appears to improve when they inhale a male sex hormone found on the skin.

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Studies have shown that women's mood does seem to improve when they inhale a male sex hormone found on the skin called androstadienone, suggesting that pheromones may have an effect on human behavior. Option A is incorrect because pheromones may not necessarily have a pleasant odor, and option B is incorrect because there is evidence to suggest that pheromones can affect humans. Option C is partially correct, but not the best choice because although chemicals detected as odors and pheromones are processed in the same area of the brain, they are processed differently within that area.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Influence