The Taste Receptors Are Clustered in Individual ________ Lying Along

question 54

Short Answer

The taste receptors are clustered in individual ________ lying along the sides of papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue and adjacent regions of the pharynx and larynx.

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary changes in the electrical membrane potential of a cell, allowing for the transmission of signals along neurons.

Spastic Contractions

Spastic contractions refer to involuntary muscle spasms that are continuous and caused by various neurological or muscular disorders.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or connection point between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber, facilitating muscle contraction.

Synaptic Vesicles

Vesicles located within the presynaptic part of a nerve cell that encase neurotransmitters.