Which of the Following Is a Myth Concerning Taste Sensation

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a myth concerning taste sensation?

• A)Supertasters are insensitive to bitter tastes so they tend to eat bitter foods often.
• B)Umami taste receptors have been found to be associated with the neurotransmitter glutamate.
• C)Taste buds for specific tastes (e.g. ,salty,sweet)are only present on differing areas of the tongue according to the tongue taste map.
• D)Research suggests that people may have taste receptors for fat on their tongues.

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