Quiz on Taste and Smell

What percentage of flavor comes from smell?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What is gustation?

• The sense of smell

• The sense of taste

• The sense of sight

• The sense of touch

Where are taste buds primarily located?

• On the fingertips

• In the stomach

• Within the tongue and roof of mouth

• In the ears

How does the density of taste buds vary among people?

• Some have 100, some have 200

• Some have 500, some have 20x the amount

• Some have 1000, some have 10x the amount

• Some have 200, some have 5x the amount

What are the bumps on the tongue called?

• Taste buds

• Papillae

• Receptors

• Neurotransmitters

How many receptors does each taste bud have?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What do taste buds receive that fit into the receptor like neurotransmitters?

• Saliva

• Molecules of substances

• Blood cells

• Hormones

How often are taste receptors replaced?

• Every 5-7 days

• Every 10-14 days

• Every 20-25 days

• Every 30-35 days

What happens to the cells on the tongue when they are burned?

• They are permanently damaged

• They are replaced

• They become inactive

• They multiply

Which of the following is not one of the five basic tastes?

• Sweet

• Sour

• Spicy

• Umami