How many primary tastes can human taste buds detect?
3
4
5
7
Which part of the brain is most involved in processing taste signals?
Hippocampus
Insula
Cerebellum
Amygdala
The “umami” taste is most closely associated with which compound?
Fructose
Glucose
Glutamate
Lactose
Approximately how many taste buds does an average adult have?
1,000–2,000
5,000–10,000
50,000–60,000
100,000+
Which sense does the brain rely on most to enhance taste?
Smell
Touch
Sight
Hearing
Why do spicy foods “burn” the tongue?
They damage taste buds
They trigger pain receptors
They increase saliva acidity
They freeze nerve endings
What happens to taste buds as people age?
They multiply
They remain constant
They decrease
They become stronger
Which neurotransmitter is linked with food cravings and pleasure from eating?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
Where are taste buds located besides the tongue?
Nose
Throat and roof of mouth
Ears
Cheeks
Which taste evolved to help humans avoid toxic foods?
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Umami
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