Question

The vomeronasal organ:

a. is the structure that joins the nasal cavity and the vomer bone.
b. is vestigial with no known function in the adult.
c. may be able to respond to complex chemicals called pheromones.
d. Both A and C are correct

Answer 1

Answer: d. Both A and C are correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Vomeronasal organ also known as Jacobson's organ. It forms the part of the olfactory system of reptiles, amphibians and mammals. It is a chemoreceptor. The patch of sensory cells within the nasal chamber detects the odor and it's associated chemical. It can detect the airborn odours and pheromones or scents.