Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?

Options

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 receptor detect taste
D. Olfactory receptor detect taste and gustatory receptor smell

Answer

A

Explanation

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.