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Which of the following is a type of sensory receptor?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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What type of receptors are located in taste buds?
A
Chemoreceptors
B
Thermoreceptors
C
Mechanoreceptors
D
Photoreceptors
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Begin by understanding the function of taste buds. Taste buds are sensory organs located on the tongue that allow us to perceive different tastes.
Identify the type of stimuli that taste buds respond to. Taste buds primarily respond to chemical stimuli from food and drink.
Recognize the type of receptor that detects chemical stimuli. Chemoreceptors are specialized receptors that respond to chemical substances.
Consider the other types of receptors listed: Thermoreceptors respond to temperature changes, Mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, and Photoreceptors respond to light.
Conclude that the correct type of receptor located in taste buds is chemoreceptors, as they are responsible for detecting chemical stimuli related to taste.
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