Quiz on Taste Buds

What is the primary function of taste buds?

• To produce saliva

• To detect different tastes

• To aid in speech

• To filter food

Which taste is primarily detected at the tip of the tongue?

• Bitter

• Sour

• Sweet

• Salty

Where are salty tastes primarily detected on the tongue?

• Tip

• Sides

• Back

• Base

What type of taste is primarily associated with the back of the tongue?

• Sweet

• Salty

• Sour

• Bitter

Which taste is detected at the base of the tongue?

• Sweet

• Salty

• Sour

• Bitter

What is the role of taste buds in relation to the brain?

• They produce hormones.

• They connect directly to the lungs.

• They send signals about taste to the brain.

• They filter out toxins.

Which of the following tastes is NOT belong to the basic taste?

• Sweet

• Salty

• Spicy

• Bitter