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Question 116

Which statement about taste buds correctly avoids the rigid tongue-map misconception?

  1. Each taste occurs in one exclusive tongue zone
  2. Taste buds detect incoming light
  3. Flavour depends entirely on taste alone
  4. Taste buds respond to dissolved chemicalsCorrect answer

Explanation

Taste receptor cells in taste buds respond to dissolved chemicals associated with several basic taste qualities. Basic tastes are not each restricted to one exclusive tongue zone, and flavour also draws on senses such as smell.

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