Estrogen increases the sense of smell and taste. How would this be an adaptation to increase the chances of conception?
Estrogen sex hormone in the female increases the sense of smell and taste.
Highe level of estrogens are seen in female during the 1st and 2nd weak of the menstrual cycle.
Mainly in the second weak of the menstrual cycle( day 8 to day 14).in females the ovulation take place normally in the 14th day. The ovum generated will be viable for the next 12 to 24 hour.
So, the female during this time is more attractive towards the smell. their olfactory receptor are so sensitive due to the high level of estrogen in their body.Females sexual arousal will be high when they smell good fragnance.This will increase the sexual contact of female with her partner.The good fragnance of the partner will attract the female and their is high chance of sexual intercours during the weak 2 of menstrual cycle.This increases the chance of conception in female.
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