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Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?A. Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smellB. Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smellC. Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptor detect tasteD. Olfactory receptor detect taste and gustatory receptor smell |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A A receptor is a cell (or a group of cells) in a sense organ which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus such as light, sound, etc. The common type of receptors are (i) Photoreceptors (in eyes) detect light (ii) Gustatory receptors (in tongue) detect taste (iii) Olfactory receptors (in nose) detect smell (iv) Thermoreceptors (in skin) detect heat or cold. |
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