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In which among the following sensory organs, 'Olfactory Receptors' are present?

In which among the following sensory organs, 'Olfactory Receptors' are present? Correct Answer Nose

EXPLANATION:

  • Sensory receptors occur in specialized organs such as the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, as well as internal organs. Therefore option 4 is correct.
  • These sensory receptors are found all over the body including, bones, joints, muscles, skin, internal organs, epithelial tissues, and the cardiovascular system.
  • Each receptor type conveys a distinct sensory modality to integrate into a single perceptual frame eventually.

Key Points 

  • The somatosensory receptors in human beings detect touch and temperature.
  • Gustatory and olfactory receptors are the sensory receptors that are related to the sense of taste and sense of smell.
  • Gustatory receptors
    • It is present on the tongue are spread evenly across the taste buds.
    • Their main function is to provide a sense of taste.
  • Olfactory receptors
    • It is present on the surface of the olfactory neurons.
    • Their main function is to sense smell.
    • These receptors equip sperm cells for finding the egg through a sense of smell.

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