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. Gustatory receptors detect smell while olfactory receptors detect taste
• D. Both olfactory receptors and gustatory receptors detect taste

Answer 1

The correct option is A Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell

Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect the smell. The gustatory system consists of taste receptor cells in taste buds. Olfactory receptors are able to detect air-borne odour molecules that enter the nasal cavity and bind to olfactory receptors. Both are chemoreceptors which respond to chemicals.