Which Region of the U

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which region of the U.S.tends to see the highest rates of illicit drug use, based on results from a 2012 survey?

• A)Northeast
• B)South
• C)Midwest
• D)West

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Structures along the sides of many of the tongue’s papillae that are composed of 60 to 100 receptor cells for taste.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for the detection of odor molecules, contributing to the sense of smell.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds reside, playing a key role in the sense of taste.

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five types of tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.