The Sensory Neurons Within the Olfactory Organ are Stimulated by ________

Question

The sensory neurons within the olfactory organ are stimulated by ________ in the air.
A)pressure
B)chemicals
C)proteins
D)water
E)dust

Accepted Answer

The olfactory organ is responsible for our sense of smell, and the sensory neurons within it are stimulated by chemicals in the air. These chemicals, known as odorants, bind to receptors on the sensory neurons, which then send signals to the brain, allowing us to perceive different smells.