Physio 10

What is the sense of taste also known as?

• Gustation

• Vision

• Olfaction

• Audition

Which receptors are activated when tasting food to feel the texture and movement in the oral cavity?

• Tactile receptors

• Pain receptors

• Thermo receptors

• Olfactory receptors

What is the primary sensation of taste caused by acids?

• Sour

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sweet

Which taste sensation is caused by ionized salts, mainly by the sodium ion concentration?

• Sweet

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sour

What is the new taste sensation added to the previous four, meaning 'delicious' in Japanese?

• Umami

• Sour

• Salty

• Sweet

Which type of chemicals cause the sweet taste?

• Organic chemicals

• Inorganic chemicals

• Synthetic chemicals

• Metallic chemicals

What type of chemicals cause the bitter taste, mostly found in alkaloids?

• Organic chemicals

• Inorganic chemicals

• Synthetic chemicals

• Metallic chemicals

Why does the bitter taste induce rejection and have the lowest threshold among taste sensations?

• To enhance the taste experience

• To improve digestion

• To protect the body from potential toxins

• To increase appetite

What is the average life span of each taste cell?

• 10 days

• 5 days

• 1 day

• 15 days

Where are taste buds mainly located?

• Proximal part of the pharynx

• Anterior part of the tongue

• Palate

• Posterior part of the tongue