Cell-To-Cell Signaling Is Used by Receptor Cells to Communicate to the Brain

question 22

Multiple Choice

Cell-to-cell signaling is used by receptor cells to communicate to the brain the presence of

• A)sweet and salty tastants.
• B)salty and sour tastants.
• C)sweet,umami,and bitter tastants.

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