Which statement is correct for taste?
A) Discrimination depends on the ratio of stimulation of the taste buds, which have a variation in relative sensitivity.
B) Taste buds are stimulated only by touching foods.
C) Discrimination does not go beyond distinguishing between the four primary tastes-sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
D) Taste buds are present only in the oral cavity, but not in the throat.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discrimination of taste depends on the ratio of stimulation of the taste buds. The taste buds have varying sensitivity to different tastes, and the brain interprets the information from the taste buds to create a perception of flavor. This process involves complex interactions between multiple taste receptors and other sensory cells in the mouth. Therefore, statement A is correct.

Statement B is incorrect because taste buds are not stimulated by touching foods alone, but by chemicals in the food that dissolve in saliva.

Statement C is incorrect because humans can distinguish between more than just four primary tastes. Umami, for example, is a fifth taste that is recognized by taste buds.

Statement D is incorrect because taste buds are present in the oral cavity and also in the throat and other parts of the digestive system.

Which Statement Is Correct for Taste