Question

Which of the following statements is correct about receptors? ​

• A. both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell​
• B. auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste​
• C. auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste​
• D. gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell ​

Answer 1

The correct option is D gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell ​

Correct Option: (a) gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell. ​ ​

• Gustatory receptors are located in the tongue and sense the taste.​
• Olfactory receptors are located in the nose and sense the smell.​ ​