In the Context of Taste Perception, Tastants

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the context of taste perception, tastants:

• A) are tiny mushroom-shaped structures.
• B) dissolve in saliva and help in the production of neural signals.
• C) release serotonin at their synapse with cranial nerve fibers.
• D) are collectively known as the common chemical sense.

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