Despite the fact that we have only about 1,000 different types of receptors, we can detect about 10,000 different odors.

Name: Despite the fact that we have only about 1,000 different types of receptors, we can detect about 10,000 different odors.
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This is known as the olfactory paradox and is thought to be due to the fact that different combinations and concentrations of odor molecules can activate the same receptor in different ways, leading to a seemingly endless variety of detectable odors.

Despite the Fact That We Have Only About 1,000 Different