In a Single Person, Gustation Involves ____________ Taste Buds, All

question 49

Multiple Choice

In a single person, gustation involves ____________ taste buds, all located on the ____________.

• A) 500 to 1,000; tongue and mouth
• B) 5,000 to 10,000: tongue, throat, and mouth
• C) 500 to 10,000; tongue, throat, and mouth
• D) 500 to 1,500; tongue, throat, and mouth

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Definitions:

Solid Food

Foods that are not liquid or pureed, typically introduced to infants around the age of 6 months to complement breast milk or formula.

Cereal

A type of food made from processed grains, often eaten as a breakfast item, served either hot or cold, and frequently accompanied by milk.

Pureed Vegetables

A food preparation technique where vegetables are blended or mashed to a smooth consistency.

Cephalocaudal

A principle of growth and development where skills emerge from the head down through the body.