Preliminary Evidence for a Sixth Taste,__________,has Been Found

question 33

Multiple Choice

Preliminary evidence for a sixth taste,__________,has been found.

• A)umami
• B)chocolate
• C)tangy
• D)fatty foods

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Definitions:

Electric Gradient

A difference in the electrical charge across a membrane, leading to a force that drives the movement of ions.

Neuron Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a neuron, controlling the passage of ions and molecules in and out of the neuron.

Synapse

Region where a neuron’s axon terminals transmit signaling molecules (neurotransmitter) to another cell.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.