The Function of Gustatory Receptors Parallels That Of

Question

The function of gustatory receptors parallels that of
A) photoreceptors in the eye.
B) mechanoreceptors in the ear.
C) olfactory receptors.
D) lamellar corpuscles.
E) proprioceptors.

Accepted Answer

Gustatory receptors are responsible for the sense of taste whereas olfactory receptors are responsible for the sense of smell. Both use chemoreceptors to detect specific molecules and send signals to the brain for interpretation. There is no parallel between gustatory receptors and photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, lamellar corpuscles, or proprioceptors.