Impact of Taste Buds on Food Preferences

Taste buds determine the five basic tastes we can perceive.

The number of taste buds affects our sensitivity to flavors. (correct)

Taste buds are responsible for our ability to taste chemicals.

Taste buds allow our brain to distinguish between different tastes.

Their mothers ate those foods while pregnant.

They prefer foods with a milder taste. (correct)

They have fewer taste buds on their tongues.

They are more sensitive to certain chemicals that signal taste.

Past experiences

Culture

Gender

Age (correct)

<p>They signal the five different tastes to our brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women tend to prefer sweet foods, while men often prefer salty foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bitter or spicy foods are more popular in cultures where people regularly eat those foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Past experiences, such as the foods our mothers ate while pregnant, can influence our taste preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taste preferences are shaped by a combination of biological, psychological, and cultural factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers