Antennae of cockroach function as

Gustatory receptors

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Auditory receptors

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Olfactory receptors

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Tactile and olfactory receptors

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The correct option is D
Tactile and olfactory receptors

Antennae are thread-like structures which extend forward from a socket present on the head dorsally. Each antenna is made of small segments called podomeres. They are mobile and act as tactile, olfactory and thermal receptors.

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Question 1
Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?

(a) Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell
(b) Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell
(c) Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste
(d) Olfactory receptors detect taste and gustatory receptors smell

Q. State the function of gustatory receptors and olfactory receptors.

Q. Match list I with list II and choose the correct option.

List I	List II
1. Gustatory receptors	A. Anal cerci
2. Olfactory receptors	B. Smell
3. Tactile receptors	C. Touch
4. Auditory receptors	D. Ommatidia
5. Mosaic vision	E. Taste

Q. Identify the correct relationship.

Gustatory receptors: taste; olfactory receptors: ?

Q. Olfactory and gustatory receptors detects-

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Antennae of cockroach function as

The correct option is D Tactile and olfactory receptors Antennae are thread-like structures which extend forward from a socket present on the head dorsally. Each antenna is made of small segments called podomeres. They are mobile and act as tactile, olfactory and thermal receptors.

The correct option is D
Tactile and olfactory receptors

Antennae are thread-like structures which extend forward from a socket present on the head dorsally. Each antenna is made of small segments called podomeres. They are mobile and act as tactile, olfactory and thermal receptors.