Taste buds and olfactory cells are considered

A) mechanoreceptors.
B) chemoreceptors.
C) cutaneous receptors.
D) proprioceptors.
E) photoreceptors.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue, allowing the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Olfactory Cells

Specialized sensory neurons located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose, responsible for detecting odorous molecules and sending signals to the brain.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in detecting touch, pressure, and sound.