Olfactory receptors are used for ____.

A) sight
B) sound
C) smell
D) taste
E) touch

Olfactory Receptors

Olfactory receptors are specialized proteins located in the olfactory epithelium that detect and respond to odor molecules, allowing for the sense of smell.

Smell

The sensory perception of odors or scents, detected by the olfactory system in the nose.