What Is a Characteristic of Taste Receptors

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of taste receptors?

• A) They are found only on the tongue.
• B) If damaged, they are not replaced.
• C) They are nerve cells.
• D) They are modified epithelial cells.

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Definitions:

Integration Area

Regions within the brain that process and combine information from various senses, supporting comprehensive perception and understanding.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Localization

The determination or mapping of specific functions or processes to particular areas of the brain or body, often used in neuroscience and biology.

Brain Function

The activities and processes that take place in the brain to support physical, cognitive, and emotional life.