Which Statement About the Taste Buds Is Correct

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the taste buds is correct?

• A) Each taste bud responds best to one or two types of taste but also responds weakly to other tastes.
• B) Each taste bud responds equally to all tastes initially and then discriminates between them after adaptation.
• C) Each taste cell can be stimulated by only one chemical.
• D) Each taste bud responds to only one taste.

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