Question

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 option is A

Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell.

The correct option is A.

The explanation of the correct option:

1. Gustatory receptors are the receptors that are present in the tongue and are responsible for detecting taste.
2. Olfactory receptors are the receptors that are present in the nose and are responsible for detecting smell.

The explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Gustatory and olfactory receptors are the sensory receptors.
2. Olfactory receptors detect smell. Gustatory receptors are responsible for taste.

Option C:

1. Auditory receptors present in the ears are responsible for detecting voices. They do not detect the smell.
2. Olfactory receptors are in the nasal cavity. They do not detect taste but detect smell.

Option D:

1. Olfactory receptors do not detect taste as they work as smell receptors.
2. Gustatory receptors are present on the tongue and work as taste receptors.

Final Answer: The correct statement about receptors is that the Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell.