what type of receptor is responsible for sense of smell
The sensory receptors involved in taste and smell contain receptor molecules that bind to specific chemicals.Odor receptors in olfactory receptor neurons, for example, are activated by interacting with molecular structures on the odor molecule.Similarly, taste receptors (gustatory receptors) in taste buds interact with chemicals in food to produce an action potential.dor receptors in olfactory receptor neurons, for example, are activated by interacting with molecular structures on the odor molecule. Similarly, taste receptors (gustatory receptors) in taste buds interact with chemicals in food to produce an action potential.