Which of the following would pay a role in quickly alerting you to a gas leak in your home?
Correct answer: B. olfactory receptors
- A. vestibular sacs
- B. olfactory receptors
- C. bipolar cells
- D. basilar membrane
Explanation
Olfactory receptors detect airborne chemicals, including the odourants used to signal many household gas leaks. Vestibular sacs detect balance, while bipolar cells and the basilar membrane are involved in vision and hearing.
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