Taste Is Often Called A(n) __________ Sense Because It Works

question 177

Multiple Choice

Taste is often called a(n) __________ sense because it works with the molecules of foods that people eat.

• A) chemical
• B) physical
• C) psychological
• D) electrical

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Definitions:

Spiral Organ

A structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Inner Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear, essential for auditory perception as they convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Olfactory Cells

Specialized neurons in the nasal cavity that are responsible for the sense of smell.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.