Taste Buds Quiz

Where are taste buds located on the tongue?

• On the tongue's surface

• In the stomach

• In the esophagus

• In the teeth

How many taste buds does an average person have?

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

What are the five main tastes detected by taste buds?

• Sour, bitter, hot, cold, icky

• Savory, pungent, mild, strong, gross

• Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, umami

• Spicy, tangy, umami, bland, soft

What is the function of taste buds?

• To produce saliva

• To help you with homework

• To make you sick

• To identify different tastes

How does age affect the number of taste buds?

• Age has no effect on the number of taste buds

• The number of taste buds decreases

• The number of taste buds stays the same

• The number of taste buds increases