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What system's study led to Axel's Nobel Prize?

  • Circulatory system

  • Digestive system

  • Nervous system

  • Olfactory system

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Axel's Nobel Prize was awarded for his groundbreaking research on the olfactory system, the sensory system responsible for our sense of smell. His studies revealed the molecular mechanisms underlying odor detection and discrimination, providing insights into how we perceive and process scents. Axel's work has revolutionized our understanding of the olfactory system and laid the foundation for further research in this field.
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