Which of These Statements About Taste Is NOT True

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about taste is NOT true?

• A) Taste buds are oval structures located on the surface of certain papillae on the tongue.
• B) Each taste bud has about 40 taste cells
• C) Taste cells contain hair-like processes called taste hairs.
• D) Many taste sensations are strongly influenced by olfactory sensations.
• E) Taste buds are only able to detect one taste sensation.

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