Asked by Suci Nabila Putri on May 31, 2024

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Which of the following senses is best described as a chemical sense?

A) kinesthesis
B) audition
C) the vestibular sense
D) smell

Chemical Sense

A type of sensory perception, including taste and smell, that allows organisms to detect chemical substances in their environment.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation by sensing gravity and motion.

Kinesthesis

The sense of movement and body position, allowing individuals to be aware of their limbs and body parts in space without having to see them.

  • Understand the basic human senses and their classifications.
  • Identify the chemical senses and their unique properties.
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Sofia ValentinaJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Smell is best described as a chemical sense because it relies on the detection of chemicals (odorants) in the air that are processed by the olfactory system in the nose. The other senses listed (kinesthesis, audition, and the vestibular sense) are not primarily dependent on the detection of chemicals.