Sections 15.5 - 15.6 - Section 4 (Taste & Smell)

Where is the Olfactory Epithelium located? (pg. 570)

• roof of the nasal cavity

• bridge of nose

• roof of mouth

• upper eyelid

What is the olfactory epithelium? (pg. 569)

• organ of sight

• hairpin turn organ

• organ of smell

• organ of digestion

What does an odorant have to be in order for us to be able to smell it? (571)

• depolarized

• polarized

• involatile

• volatile

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What forms the olfactory nerves? (pg. 571)

• Olfactory sensory neurons

• Olfactory sensory megatrons

• G proteins

• Olfactory tracts

How many taste buds does the human body have? (572)

• About 25,000

• About 5,000

• About 10,000

• About 230,000

Where are taste buds located? (pg. 571)

• Fungiform, Foliate, and Vallate Papillae

• Fungiform, Gustatory, and Basal Papillae

• Foliate, Basal, and Vallate Papillae

• Gustatory, Basal, and Vallate Papillae

What are the 5 taste sensations? (pg. 571)

• Sweet, sugary, salty, bitter, and umami

• Sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and umami

• Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and hot

• Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami

What does the umami taste senation guide? (pg. 573)

• Intake of sugars

• Intake of salts

• Intake of proteins

• Intake of water

What do Gustatory Epithelial cells contain? (pg. 573)

• Na+

• Neurotransmitters

• Gustatory cells

• Vitamin C

(pg. 574) Taste is:

• 30% smell

• 50% smell

• 80% smell

• 90% smell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8