Question

What is the function of receptors in our body? Think of situations where receptors do not work properly. What problems are likely to arise?

Answer 1

The receptors are usually located in our sense organs such as the inner ear, the nose, the tongue and so on. So gustatory receptors will detect taste while olfactory receptors will detect smell. If these receptors are not working properly, it is harmful to our body.

Eg: If we are suffering from cold, we do not feel the taste of food.