Olfactory receptors are located in our ........

General Studies (CPO) General Science

Olfactory receptors are located in our:

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SSC CPO 12th-March-2019-Shift-1

Eyes

Ears

Tongue

Nose

- Option 1: Eyes

- Olfactory receptors are not found in the eyes. The eyes are responsible for vision.

- Option 2: Ears

- Ears contain structures for hearing and balance, not for detecting smells.

- Option 3: Tongue

- The tongue has taste receptors, but it does not have olfactory receptors.

- Option 4: Nose

- The nose has olfactory receptors, which detect smells and scents in the air.

- Olfactory receptors send signals to the brain to interpret different odors.

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