The ability to distinguish between various odors
A) diminishes over the time of exposure to the smells.
B) increases over the time of exposure to the smells.
C) stays the same over the time of exposure to the smells.
D) All of these answers are correct depending on the specific smell.

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The ability to distinguish between various odors diminishes over the time of exposure to the smells due to a process known as olfactory adaptation or olfactory fatigue, where the olfactory receptors become less sensitive to the odors after prolonged exposure.

The Ability to Distinguish Between Various Odors