Our Sense of Taste Is Called

question 140

Multiple Choice

Our sense of taste is called

• A)gustation.
• B)olfaction.
• C)proprioception.
• D)the vestibular sense.

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Definitions:

Sweet Tastes

The sensory experience perceived by taste receptors on the tongue in response to the presence of sugar or other sweet substances.

Salty Tastes

A basic taste sensation experienced when sodium ions are present in the food or substance being consumed.

Universal

A term applied to concepts, conditions, or principles that are thought to be applicable to all instances or in all cases.

Hunger

A physical sensation or condition resulting from the body's need for food.