concept 50.4: the senses of taste and smell rely on similar sets of sensory receptors

what is gustation

taste

what is gustation dependent on

the detection of chemicals called tastants that are present in a solution

olfaction

smell

what is olfaction dependent on

the detection of odorant molecules carries through the air

for aquatic animals, are they able to distinguish between taste and smell

no

where are taste receptors of insects located

on feet and in mouthparts

what are the 5 taste perceptions in mammals that have receptors

sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami

taste bud

will have multiple taste cells that can each detect a different tastant

what are olfactory receptor cells

neurons that line the upper portion of the nasal cavity

olfactory bulb

where the action potentials from the odorant molecules are received

what is the relationship between taste and smell

the two senses interact, but they are independent of eachother