Which of the Following Taste Sensations Is Incorrectly Matched to the Chemicals

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taste sensations is incorrectly matched to the chemicals that produce it?

• A) sweet-organic substances such as sugar and some lead salts
• B) umami-triglycerides and fatty acids
• C) salty-metal ions
• D) sour-acids
• E) bitter-alkaloids

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Definitions:

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neural communication.

Axon Terminals

The endings of axons that transmit signals to other neurons or muscle cells through synapses.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which occurs in certain brain regions throughout life.