Which of the following would play a role in quickly alerting you to a gas leak in your home?
A) nociceptors
B) olfactory receptors
C) vestibular sacs
D) the basilar membrane

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Olfactory receptors are responsible for detecting odors, including the odor of gas. If there is a gas leak in your home, the olfactory receptors in your nose would detect the odor and alert you to the danger. Nociceptors are responsible for detecting pain, vestibular sacs are responsible for sensing balance and orientation, and the basilar membrane is involved in hearing.

Which of the Following Would Play a Role in Quickly