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The type of chemoreceptor responsible for our sense of smell is called a(n) ________.

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Chemoreceptor is a specialized sensory receptor cell, which responds to a chemical substance and generates a biological signal.
The type of chemoreceptor responsible for our sense of smell is called olfactory receptor. It is also known as odorant receptor, these are found in a small patch of tissue high inside the nose. These cells directly connected to the brain.
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