Pheromones

Pheromones:

They are chemical messengers that are emitted into the environment from the body, where they can then activate specific physiological or behavioural responses in other individuals of the same species.

Who identified pheromones?

were identified via animal research in 1959 by Karlson and Luscher.

What do pheromones do in humans?

In humans, pheromones are found produced in the apocrine glands found in the armpits of both males and females.

Difference between pheromones and hormones

pheromones are not released into the bloodstream They are released outside the body to communicate with other individuals

What do pheromones do in animals?

In some animal species, a female releases pheromones to attract the attention of nearby males