Which of the Following Statements About the Gustatory System Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the gustatory system is NOT accurate?

• A)Taste cells are concentrated in taste buds on the tongue.
• B)The physical stimulus for taste is any chemical substance.
• C)Taste cells live only about 10 days.
• D)Taste cells are distributed unevenly across the surface of the tongue.

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