Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Five

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary taste qualities that humans perceive?

• A)bitter
• B)sour
• C)tart
• D)salt

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Definitions:

Agonist

A chemical substance that binds to and activates receptor cells to produce a biological response.

Synaptic Gap

The synaptic gap is the tiny space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel to communicate signals.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical substances that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles from the synaptic cleft, effectively stopping their action on nearby neurons.