Regarding Gustation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 46

Multiple Choice

Regarding gustation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Most taste buds are found around the top edges of the tongue with some located elsewhere in the mouth, including under the tongue.
• B)As food is chewed, it dissolves and enters the taste buds, where it sets off nerve impulses to the brain.
• C)The lock-and-key theory explains the taste sensations of saltiness and sourness.
• D)If you plug your nose, small bits of apple, potato, and onion will "taste" almost exactly alike.

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