Senses Overview and Taste

What type of chemoreceptor is responsible for our sense of smell?

• static equilibrium receptor

• olfactory receptor

• dynamic equilibrium receptor

• photoreceptor

The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called ________.

• maculae

• papillae

• otoliths

• basal cells

What are the three cranial nerves that carry taste sensations to the brain?

• facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus

• abducens, trochlear, oculomotor

• hypoglossal, vagus, trigeminal

• hypoglossal, glossopharyngeal, facial

What specific receptor cells respond to chemicals dissolved in saliva?

• taste bud cells

• hair cells

• olfactory cells

• gustatory cells

The five taste sensations are ________.

• sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami

• sweet, sour, bitter, pasty, gritty

• sweet, sour, chewy, gritty, greasy

• sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, gritty

Which one of the following is NOT a primary taste sensation?

• sweet

• salty

• pungent

• bitter

• sour

Stimulation of sour receptors occurs in response to ________.

• lemon

• mushrooms

• salt

• steak

• sugar

The olfactory receptors are responsible for detecting taste sensations.

• True

• False

Match the taste sensation:

Sugar, saccharine

• sweet receptors

• salty receptors

• umami receptors

• bitter receptors

• sour receptors

Match the taste sensation:

Oranges, tomatoes

• sweet receptors

• salty receptors

• umami receptors

• bitter receptors

• sour receptors