The cilia in the nasal cavity act in a manner similar to taste buds in that they __________.
A) respond to various wavelengths of smell
B) contain pressure-sensitive elements that detect certain molecules
C) contain receptor sites that are stimulated by different molecules
D) only respond to five basic smells

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cilia in the nasal cavity and taste buds both contain receptor sites that are stimulated by different molecules. However, while taste buds are responsible for detecting different tastes, cilia are responsible for detecting different smells. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

The Cilia in the Nasal Cavity Act in a Manner