Question 111 markMCQSection A

$The part in which gustatory receptors are present in our body is:$

Control and Coordination

Animals - Nervous System

Options

(a)

inner ear

(b)

skin

(c)

tongue

(d)

inner lining of nose

Official answer

The correct option is (c).

gustatory receptors

taste

tongue

Marking scheme

1. $1 Mark for selecting the correct option (c) tongue.$

Hint

$Think about which sense organ is responsible for detecting taste (gustation).$

Quick oral answer

$Gustatory receptors are located on our tongue and their main function is to detect different tastes of food.$

Common mistakes

1. $Confusing gustatory (taste) receptors with olfactory (smell) receptors.$
2. $Selecting inner ear thinking it relates to taste due to proximity.$

Analysis and explanation

According to the NCERT textbook, receptors are specialized tips of nerve cells that detect information from our environment. These receptors are located in our sense organs. Specifically, gustatory receptors are responsible for detecting taste and are located on the tongue, while olfactory receptors detect smell and are located in the nose. Therefore, gustatory receptors are present in the tongue.

Interesting facts

$The word 'gustatory' comes from the Latin word 'gustare', which means 'to taste'. Humans have about 10,000 taste buds, which are replaced every 2 weeks or so!$

Question details

Q11 of 39 questions

Board: CBSE
Class: Class 10
Subject: Science
Year: 2023
Section: Section A
Marks: 1
Type: MCQ
Chapter: Control and Coordination
Topic: $Animals - Nervous System$
Bloom's level: Remembering
Syllabus topic: $Nervous system in animals: Reflex action; Chemical co-ordination: animal hormones.$

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Frequently asked questions

$How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?$

$This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.$

$Which chapter does this question come from in Science?$

$This question is from the chapter "Control and Coordination" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.$

$What topic does this question cover in Science?$

$This question covers the topic "Animals - Nervous System" from CBSE Class 10 Science.$

$What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?$

$This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.$