Question

Which of the following statements is correct about then 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 detect smell

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Brain contains receptors for the analysis of information related to hearing, smell, taste and touch.
2. Olfactory receptors are present in the nasal part that help in sensing the smell.
3. Gustatory receptors are present in the buccal cavity to detect taste.
4. Auditory receptors are present in the ear for transmitting sound impulses to the brain.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell is an incorrect statement as gustatory detects taste.

Option C:

Olfactory receptors detect taste and gustatory receptors detect smell is an incorrect statement as olfactory receptors detect smell and gustatory receptors detect taste.

Option D:

Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste is also an incorrect statement as gustatory receptors detect taste and Auditory receptors transmit sound impulses to the brain.

Final answer: The correct statement about receptors is gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell.