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Vomeronasal organ - definition

found in the nasal cavities and part of the olfactory system, the vomeronasal organ is thought to be important in pheromone detection. Although the vomeronasal organ is functional in a number of species (e.g., mice, snakes, elephants), it is not thought to be functional in humans.

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