Which of the following statements is true about taste bud preferences?

A. Taste buds respond exclusively to a certain taste sensation, like saltiness.

B. Taste buds have the ability to respond to all of the taste sensations.

C. Taste buds do not differentiate between bitter and salty sensations.

D. Taste buds have the capability to detect three taste sensations.

Question

Josephine Moses

Advanced Placement (AP)

10 May, 05:50

Which of the following statements is true about taste bud preferences?

A. Taste buds respond exclusively to a certain taste sensation, like saltiness.

B. Taste buds have the ability to respond to all of the taste sensations.

C. Taste buds do not differentiate between bitter and salty sensations.

D. Taste buds have the capability to detect three taste sensations.

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Answers (2)

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Reese Lucas · Answer 1

A. Taste buds respond exclusively to a certain taste sensation, like saltiness.

Melany Sutton · Answer 2

Taste buds can respond to all the taste sensations.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

There are 50 to 100 taste cells in a single taste bud which can represent all the five (Salty, sour, sweet, bitter, umami) taste sensations. A single taste bud not restricted to identify single taste sensations. In our taste cell receptor spread in all other parts.

There are pores in each taste bud that will open and identify the taste of the food. The brain includes the sensation nerves to identify the taste of the food you eat.