The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as

A) smell buds.
B) gustatory bulbs.
C) olfactory cilia.
D) sciatic receptors.

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The sensory receptors for smell are referred to asA)  smell buds.B)  gustatory bulbs.C)  olfactory cilia.D)  sciatic receptors.

Belinda Jiang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The sensory receptors for smell are olfactory cilia, which are hair-like structures located in the nasal cavity. They detect odor molecules in the air and send signals to the brain to perceive different smells. The other options (A) smell buds and (B) gustatory bulbs are not correct as they refer to taste receptors, not smell. (D) sciatic receptors are unrelated to the sense of smell.

The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as

A) smell buds.
B) gustatory bulbs.
C) olfactory cilia.
D) sciatic receptors.

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