What is the primary reason dogs have a superior sense of smell compared to humans?

Understanding Dogs' Sense of Smell and Emotional Detection

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They have more olfactory receptors.
They have more taste buds.
They have larger noses.
They can see better.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the brain area that analyzes smells in dogs?
It is smaller than in humans.
It is about 40 times the size of the human equivalent.
It is used for tasting.
It is used for hearing.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the olfactory receptors in dogs?
They help dogs see better.
They enhance dogs' sense of smell.
They help dogs hear better.
They improve dogs' taste.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do dogs typically communicate with humans and other dogs?
Through telepathy.
Using body language and vocalizations.
By writing messages.
Through color changes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did scientists initially believe about dogs' ability to detect human emotions?
Dogs rely solely on smell.
Dogs use taste to detect emotions.
Dogs cannot detect emotions.
Dogs use visual and auditory cues.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main finding of the 2016 study regarding dogs' reaction to sweat from people who watched scary videos?
Dogs became aggressive.
Dogs' heart rates increased.
Dogs ignored the scent.
Dogs became sleepy.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 2017 study, how did dogs react to sweat from people who watched happy videos?
They became sleepy.
They became more aggressive.
They were friendlier to strangers.
They ignored the scent.
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