Compared to sensory receptors in the eyes and ears, the senses of gustation and olfaction are somewhat unique in that their receptors are sensitive to ____________ rather than to ___________.

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The senses of gustation (taste) and olfaction (smell) are unique because their receptors are sensitive to chemical molecules rather than to forms of energy like light or sound waves, which are what the eyes and ears detect, respectively.

Compared to Sensory Receptors in the Eyes and Ears, the Senses