Regarding the Sense of Taste, Which of the Following Statements

question 164

Multiple Choice

Regarding the sense of taste, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)People without tongues are still able to sense taste.
• B)A food's flavor results from mixtures of basic tastes, and the food's aroma, texture, and temperature.
• C)Taste receptors differ from other neurons in that they regenerate at a faster rate.
• D)Genetic factors play a role in taste sensitivity, but not in taste preferences.
• E)Cats are unable to taste "sweet," whereas pigs are able to do so.

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