Which of the following structures would NOT contain sensory receptors?
A)the feet of a fruit fly
B)the bill of a platypus
C)the tongue of a dog
D)the skin of a human
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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All of the structures listed contain sensory receptors. The feet of a fruit fly contain mechanoreceptors that detect touch and pressure. The bill of a platypus contains electroreceptors for detecting electric fields, which help the platypus locate prey in murky water. The tongue of a dog contains taste buds that detect different flavors, as well as mechanoreceptors that detect texture. The skin of a human contains various sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

Which of the Following Structures Would NOT Contain Sensory Receptors