Which of the following helps in sensation of taste?
A
Taste receptors
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B
Olfactory receptors
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C
Auditory receptors
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D
Flavour receptors
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Solution
The correct option is A Taste receptors
A taste receptor is a type of receptor which facilitates the sensation of taste. These receptors are of four types.
When food or other substances enter the mouth, molecules interact with saliva and are bound to taste receptors in the oral cavity and other locations. Hence, Taste receptors help in the sensation of taste.