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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cilia in the nasal cavity contain receptor sites that are stimulated by different molecules, just like the taste buds on the tongue. This allows us to differentiate between different smells.

The Cilia in the Nasal Cavity Act in a Manner