Olfactory receptor organs are sensitive to

Light

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Sound

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Smell

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Solution

The correct option is B Smell
Olfactory receptors are also known as odorant receptors.
They are present in the cell membranes of olfactory receptor neurons and are responsible for the detection of odour which gives rise to the sense of smell.
Hence, Olfactory receptor organs are sensitive to Smell.
So, the correct answer is 'Smell'.

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