Asked by Alyssa Allison on Jul 05, 2024
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The vomeronasal organ detects ____.
A) pressure
B) light
C) pheromones
D) pain
E) sound
Vomeronasal Organ
Pheromone-detecting organ of vertebrates.
Pheromones
Pheromones are chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.
Pressure
The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.
- Grasp the layout and effectiveness of sensory receptors, together with their assorted categories.
- Uncover the duties of specific receptors for taste and smell in the gustatory and olfactory systems.
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Kajal BajajJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The vomeronasal organ is a sensory organ in animals that is responsible for detecting pheromones, which are chemical signals released by animals and used to communicate with others of the same species.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the layout and effectiveness of sensory receptors, together with their assorted categories.
- Uncover the duties of specific receptors for taste and smell in the gustatory and olfactory systems.