Question 1

_______ are the taste bud-containing folds of tissue that are located on the rear of the tongue, where the tongue attaches to the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A)   Filiform papillae
B)   Fungiform papillae
C)   Foliate papillae
D)   Circumvallate papillae
E)   Microvilli

Question 2

When you sprinkle monosodium glutamate (MSG)  on some food, which taste sensation increases?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bitter
B)   Sweet
C)   Umami
D)   Sour
E)   Salty

Question 3

The insular cortex

Accepted Answer

A)   is the first primary cortical processing area for taste.
B)   is the last area to receive taste information during the gustation process.
C)   integrates taste and smell sensations.
D)   processes information about harmful tastes only.
E)   protects the taste area of the brain.

Question 4

If you take a bland food like tofu and add some acid to it, it will taste

Accepted Answer

A)   saltier.
B)   more sour.
C)   sweeter.
D)   more bitter.
E)   spicier.

Question 5

What is umami?

Accepted Answer

Umami is the taste from monosodium gluta...

Question 6

What is the labeled lines theory and what does it have to do with taste?

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The labeled lines theory is a theory of ...

Question 7

_______ are slender projections on the tips of some taste bud cells that extend into the taste pore.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cilia
B)   Taste buds
C)   Microvilli
D)   Taste receptor cells
E)   Macrovilli

Question 8

_______ is the taste quality produced by the hydrogen ion in foods.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bitter
B)   Salty
C)   Sour
D)   Spicy
E)   Sweet

Question 9

The _______ is multimodal in nature, responding to temperature, touch, smell, and taste, and is critical for assigning affective value to stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A)   prefrontal cortex
B)   occipital lobe
C)   insular cortex
D)   thalamus
E)   orbitofrontal cortex

Question 10

Which papillae could be completely removed from the tongue (hypothetically!)  with no impact on taste?

Accepted Answer

A)   Filiform
B)   Fungiform at the tip of the tongue
C)   Circumvallate
D)   Foliate
E)   Fungiform in the middle of the tongue

Question 11

What is the term for an individual whose perception of taste sensations is the most intense?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nontaster
B)   Supertaster
C)   Taster
D)   Connoisseur
E)   Sommelier

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered to be basic taste?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spicy
B)   Salty
C)   Bitter
D)   Sweet
E)   Sour

Question 13

_______ are mushroom-shaped structures distributed most densely on the edges of the tongue, especially the tip.

Accepted Answer

A)   Filiform papillae
B)   Fungiform papillae
C)   Foliate papillae
D)   Circumvallate papillae
E)   Microvilli

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When you sprinkle monosodium glutamate (MSG) on some food, which taste sensation increases?

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What is the term for an individual whose perception of taste sensations is the most intense?

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Which of the following is not considered to be basic taste?

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_______ is the taste quality produced by the hydrogen ion in foods.

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The insular cortex

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_______ are slender projections on the tips of some taste bud cells that extend into the taste pore.

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What is the labeled lines theory and what does it have to do with taste?

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The _______ is multimodal in nature, responding to temperature, touch, smell, and taste, and is critical for assigning affective value to stimuli.

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What is umami?

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Umami is the taste from monosodium gluta...
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Which papillae could be completely removed from the tongue (hypothetically!) with no impact on taste?

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If you take a bland food like tofu and add some acid to it, it will taste

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_______ are the taste bud-containing folds of tissue that are located on the rear of the tongue, where the tongue attaches to the mouth.

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_______ are mushroom-shaped structures distributed most densely on the edges of the tongue, especially the tip.

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When you sprinkle monosodium glutamate (MSG) on some food, which taste sensation increases?

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What is the term for an individual whose perception of taste sensations is the most intense?

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Which of the following is not considered to be basic taste?

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_______ is the taste quality produced by the hydrogen ion in foods.

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The insular cortex

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_______ are slender projections on the tips of some taste bud cells that extend into the taste pore.

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What is the labeled lines theory and what does it have to do with taste?

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The _______ is multimodal in nature, responding to temperature, touch, smell, and taste, and is critical for assigning affective value to stimuli.

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What is umami?

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Which papillae could be completely removed from the tongue (hypothetically!) with no impact on taste?

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If you take a bland food like tofu and add some acid to it, it will taste

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_______ are the taste bud-containing folds of tissue that are located on the rear of the tongue, where the tongue attaches to the mouth.

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_______ are mushroom-shaped structures distributed most densely on the edges of the tongue, especially the tip.

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