Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Taste

question 329

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes taste?

• A)Discrimination depends on the ratio of stimulation of the taste buds, which have a variation in relative sensitivity.
• B)Taste buds are stimulated only by touching foods.
• C) Discrimination does not go beyond distinguishing between the four primary tastes-sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
• D) Taste buds are present only in the oral cavity, and not in the throat.

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