Pheromone
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Example:
Imagine walking into your favorite bakery and being instantly drawn to the smell of freshly baked bread. Just like how the scent of bread can make you suddenly crave a loaf, pheromones are chemicals released by an animal that influence the behavior of other animals of the same species. In this analogy, the smell of the bread is like a pheromone, emitted to attract and influence behavior, while your sudden craving is similar to how animals respond to pheromones by changing their behavior or mood.
Practice Version
Pheromone: A chemical released by an animal, that affects the behavior of other animals of the same species. Pheromone. A pheromone is a natural chemical signal used by animals to communicate with others of their species.