Where are different receptors present in human body? What are their functions?

Receptors are present in all parts of the body for example in skin, eye, nose tongue, etc. They detect the signals and send them to the brain in the form of electrical signals.

(i) Phonoreceptors - It is found in the ears. Its function is to hear and balance the body. 

(ii) Photoreceptors -It is present in the eyes. Its function is to see. 

(iii) Olfactory receptors -It is found in the nose. Its function is smell detection. 

(iv) Thermoreceptors - Its function is to feel the heat, cold, or touch. It is present in the skin.

(v) Gustatory receptors -It is present in the tongue. Its function is to detect Taste.