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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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

An illustration representing a consumer's preference equilibrium between two products, indicating no preference difference.

Slopes Downward

Describes a line or curve on a graph that decreases in value as it moves from left to right, often used in the context of supply and demand curves.

Concave

Describes a shape or curve that is curved inward, resembling the inner surface of a sphere or circle.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations showing combinations of goods or services that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility.