Question

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

Answer 1

The correct statement from the following is option (a) Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell

Sensory Receptors:

1. Sensory receptors occur in specialized organs such as the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, as well as internal organs.
2. They help in detecting smell, taste, sound, touch and vision.
3. Gustatory receptors detect taste.
4. Olfactory receptors detect smell.
5. Auditory receptors detect sound.