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(a) Name one gustatory receptor and one olfactory receptor present inhuman beings. |
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Answer» Olfactory receptor, also called smell receptor, protein capable of binding odour molecules that plays a central role in the sense of smell (olfaction). ... The cilia are covered by the mucus of the nasal cavity, facilitating the detection of and response to odour molecules by olfactory receptors. Olfactory receptor present in human beings are NOSE A taste receptor is a type of receptor which facilitates the sensation of taste. These receptors are of four types. When food or other substances enter the mouth, molecules interact with saliva and are bound to taste receptors in the oral cavity and other locations. Gustatory receptor present in human beings is tongue. |
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