Which of the Following Is True of Olfaction and Gustation

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of olfaction and gustation?

• A)Gustation is chemosensory, whereas olfaction is not.
• B)Humans have more olfactory receptor proteins than gustation receptor proteins.
• C)Gustation and olfaction signals are processed by the same cranial nerves supplying the brain.
• D)Gustation is more sensitive to stimuli than olfaction.

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