Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?

  • A
    Olfactory receptors detect taste and gustatory receptors detect smell.
  • B
    Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell.
  • C
    Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste.
  • D
    Gustatory receptors detect taste while,olfactory receptors detect smell.

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