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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q64

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Olfactory receptors are located in our:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Nose

  • Olfactory receptors are located in our nose.
  • They are able to detect air-borne odour molecules that enter the nasal cavity and bind to olfactory receptors.
  • The activation of olfactory receptors results in olfactory receptor neurons sending an impulse to the brain's olfactory system