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Section Two Taste

Somatic and Special Senses

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What are the primary organs of taste? A. Olfactory bulbs B. Taste buds C. Salivary glands D. Nerve endings Taste buds
Where are taste buds primarily located? A. Only on the tip of the tongue B. Evenly distributed throughout the mouth cavity C. Mostly on the tongue surface with some in the roof of the mouth and throat walls D. Exclusively on the back of the tongue Mostly on the tongue surface with some in the roof of the mouth and throat walls
What is the name of the small opening in a taste bud? A. Gustatory pore B. Taste pore C. Sensory opening D. Flavor receptor Taste pore
Which part of the taste bud is believed to be the most sensitive? A. Taste pore B. Gustatory cells C. Taste hairs D. Receptor membrane Taste hairs
What role does saliva play in the taste process? A. It neutralizes all flavors B. It acts as a solvent, dissolving taste substances C. It produces taste molecules D. It blocks bitter substances from being tasted t acts as a solvent, dissolving taste substances
How many primary taste sensations are traditionally recognized? A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six B. Four
Which additional taste sensations do some scientists now recognize beyond the traditional ones? A. Spicy and tangy B. Alkaline and metallic C. Umami and spicy D. Tangy and creamy Alkaline and metallic
What important protective function does the bitter taste sensation serve? A. It enhances appetite B. It signals potentially toxic or spoiled food C. It stimulates digestive enzymes D. It neutralizes acidic foods It signals potentially toxic or spoiled food
How can we maintain taste sensation despite sensory adaptation? A. By drinking water between bites B. By moving food over different areas of the tongue C. By eating only one type of food at a time D. By breathing through the nose while eating By moving food over different areas of the tongue
Which of the following is NOT involved in experiencing flavors? A. Taste B. Odor C. Blood pressure D. Temperature Blood pressure
Which nerves carry taste impulses from receptors to the brain? A. Optic, trigeminal, and olfactory nerves B. Facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves C. Trigeminal, auditory, and vagus nerves D. Olfactory, facial, and hypoglossal nerves Facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves
Where is the gustatory cortex located? A. Frontal lobe of the cerebrum B. Temporal lobe of the cerebrum C. Parietal lobe of the cerebrum D. Occipital lobe of the cerebrum Parietal lobe of the cerebrum
What is the medical term for a complete loss of taste? A. Dysgeusia B. Ageusia C. Hypogeusia D. Parageusia Ageusia
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of taste loss? A. Common cold B. Vitamin B12 deficiency C. Hypertension D. COVID-19 Hypertension
What is the first part of the brain to receive taste impulses? A. Cerebral cortex B. Thalamus C. Medulla oblongata D. Hypothalamus Medulla oblongata
What substance deficiency can contribute to taste loss? A. Calcium B. Zinc C. Iron D. Magnesium Zinc
What happens when taste molecules contact receptor surfaces on the taste hair? A. They dissolve immediately B. They trigger an impulse C. They change chemical composition D. They are rejected by the taste bud They trigger an impulse
How does the brain process taste information? A. It only identifies the four basic tastes B. It associates taste with memory and emotions C. It processes taste independently of other senses D. It can only process one taste at a time It associates taste with memory and emotions
In addition to taste receptors, what other receptors may be stimulated by foods like chili peppers? A. Temperature receptors B. Pressure receptors C. Pain receptors D. Balance receptors . Pain receptors
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