Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding the Sense

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the sense of taste?

• A)Flavors of food can include the sensations of texture, temperature, and pain.
• B)Taste cells live for only a few days.
• 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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