Asked by Melody Ghorbani on Jun 24, 2024
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An octopus "tastes" with ____.
A) its mouth
B) its nose
C) receptors on its head
D) its tentacles
E) its skin
Octopus
A marine animal known for its bulbous head, large eyes, and eight distinctive arms; celebrated for its intelligence and ability to change color and shape.
Tastes
Sensory experiences produced by substances in the mouth interacting with taste receptors on the tongue.
- Outline and differentiate among the categories of sensory receptors based on the stimuli they detect.
- Recognize the physiological basis of sensory perception including taste and smell.
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Christopher CervantesJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
An octopus uses receptors on its tentacles to "taste" and detect chemical signals in its environment.
Learning Objectives
- Outline and differentiate among the categories of sensory receptors based on the stimuli they detect.
- Recognize the physiological basis of sensory perception including taste and smell.