Which of the following would play a role in quickly alerting you to a gas leak in your home?

A) nociceptors
B) olfactory receptors
C) cochlea
D) basilar membrane

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in sound perception.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect signals from damaged tissue and can induce the perception of pain.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odors and thereby enabling the sense of smell.