Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Sense of Taste

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the sense of taste is false?

• A) Each taste bud is most sensitive to one of the five basic tastes.
• B) Sensitivity of taste buds for sweet taste is very high.
• C) Adaptation for taste is rapid.
• D) Olfaction influences taste.
• E) Sensitivities for sweet and salty tastes are the lowest.

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