Which Type of Receptor Would You Expect to Be Most

Question

Which type of receptor would you expect to be most abundant in the antennae of a moth?
A)thermoreceptors
B)mechanoreceptors
C)chemoreceptors
D)electroreceptors
E)neuroreceptors

Accepted Answer

The antennae of moths are primarily used for chemoreception, meaning they detect chemicals in their environment such as pheromones, which are used for communication and finding mates. Therefore, we would expect chemoreceptors to be the most abundant type of receptor in their antennae.