(February 2011). The olfactory system is the sensory system used for olfaction, or the sense of smell. Most mammals and reptiles have two distinct parts to their olfactory system: a main olfactory system and an accessory olfactory system. The main olfactory system detects volatile, airborne substances, while the accessory olfactory system senses fluid-phase stimuli.
Shelter Island: Things to do, eat and see in the 'un-Hamptons'. Not much changes on Shelter Island. In fact, the only stir over the past year was the opening of one hotel, one coffee shop, one restaurant and one boutique â all of which are under one roof, The Chequitâs.
We spoke with Deb Crager, author of 101 Things to Do on Whidbey Island, for her suggestions on what to do on this beautiful 35-mile-long island, an easy day trip from Seattle (itâs only 30 miles north of Seattle), or weekend getaway from British Columbia or North Washington.nead ânâ Feed, a good family restaurant on Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island is an island that offers so much, every day, every month. There are events every weekend that cover the range of environmental issues to historical events, to art events.