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What are the 5 categories of taste perception?
What are the 5 categories of taste perception?
- Peppery, salty, tangy, umami
- Sweet, sour, salty, bitter (correct)
- Savory, spicy, tangy, bland
- Bitter, bland, savory, umami
Which amino acid is responsible for the umami taste?
Which amino acid is responsible for the umami taste?
- Phenylalanine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
- Glutamate (correct)
Where are taste buds located in vertebrates?
Where are taste buds located in vertebrates?
- On the skin
- In the ears
- On the tongue (correct)
- In the brain
In which animals are taste buds scattered all over the bodys surface?
In which animals are taste buds scattered all over the bodys surface?
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Apart from taste perception, what is another function of chemoreceptors?
Apart from taste perception, what is another function of chemoreceptors?
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Which of the following statements about taste buds in terrestrial vertebrates is correct?
Which of the following statements about taste buds in terrestrial vertebrates is correct?
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How do salty and sour tastes activate taste cells in taste buds?
How do salty and sour tastes activate taste cells in taste buds?
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Which region of the human tongue is most sensitive to detecting sweet tastes?
Which region of the human tongue is most sensitive to detecting sweet tastes?
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How do terrestrial vertebrates detect smells?
How do terrestrial vertebrates detect smells?
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What is the role of mucus in the process of smell detection in terrestrial vertebrates?
What is the role of mucus in the process of smell detection in terrestrial vertebrates?
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Which of the following statements about taste receptors in arthropods is correct?
Which of the following statements about taste receptors in arthropods is correct?
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