Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Your sense of taste functions better when you are unable to smell a food.
• B) Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.
• C) There are 7 different kinds of tastes: sour, salty, bitter, sweet, umami, oily, and juicy.
• D) The tip of your tongue is more sensitive to detecting bitter-tasting foods.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that regulates the condition of the inner lining (endometrium) of the uterus, preparing it for pregnancy.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, primarily associated with lactation and the development of the mammary glands.

Placenta

A vital organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, facilitating the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste between mother and fetus.

Umbilical Cord

A tube that connects the fetus to the placenta.