Question

State the function of : i)Gustatory receptors and ii)olfactory receptors.

Answer 1

The gustatory receptors are the receptors that provide sense of taste. These are distributed over the surface of the tongue in individual organs called taste buds. 

The olfactory receptors are the receptors that provide sense of smell.

Answer 2

(i) Gustatory receptors:

• Gustatory receptors are those that are in the tongue of an individual.
• These gustatory receptors are placed all over the surface of the tongue in the organs called the taste buds. They provide a sense of taste.  

(ii) Olfactory receptors:

• Olfactory receptors are those receptors that are present on the surface of the olfactory neurons, these help in detection of various smells around an individual.
• The sperm cells are also sometimes equipped with olfactory receptors to find the egg through the sense of smell.