Which of the following receptors help us perceive the flavour of food?

Gustatory receptors

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Olfactory receptors

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Photoreceptors

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Thermoreceptors

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Solution

The correct option is B Olfactory receptors
The flavour of food is a fusion of taste and smell sensations. Taste is detected by gustatory receptors, and smell is detected by olfactory receptors.

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