For Which of the Following Special Senses are the Receptor

Question

For which of the following special senses are the receptor cells bipolar neurons?
A) Equilibrium
B) Hearing
C) Olfaction
D) Taste

Accepted Answer

Olfaction, or the sense of smell, is the special sense for which the receptor cells are bipolar neurons. These neurons are located in the olfactory epithelium in the nasal cavity and are directly involved in the detection of odor molecules.