Question 1

Taste buds are mainly located

Accepted Answer

Taste buds are primarily located on the top side of the tongue, especially around the edges, where they are housed in papillae, the small bumps that give the tongue its texture. This distribution allows for a wide range of taste sensations to be detected across the tongue's surface.

Question 2

Flavors tend to seem more varied because gustation includes all of the following sensations EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

Gustation refers specifically to the sense of taste, which does not include auditory sensations.

Question 3

MSG's reputation as a "flavor enhancer" likely arises when the savory odors of,say,chicken soup,combine with the taste of which of the following substances that does not taste very pleasant by itself?

Accepted Answer

Glutamate is the substance that does not taste very pleasant by itself but enhances the flavor of other foods when combined. This is why MSG, which is a form of glutamate, is known as a flavor enhancer. Cumin, turmeric, and cardamom have their own distinct flavors and are not typically used as flavor enhancers like MSG.

Question 4

With regard to taste,we are most sensitive to

Accepted Answer

Humans are most sensitive to bitter tastes, which is thought to be an evolutionary defense mechanism to protect against the consumption of toxic or harmful substances, many of which are bitter.

Question 5

The order of sensitivity to the four basic taste sensations from LEAST to MOST sensitive is

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The answer of The order of sensitivity to the four...

Question 6

The order of sensitivity to the four basic taste sensations may have

Accepted Answer

The order of sensitivity to the four basic taste sensations (sweet, salty, sour, and bitter) likely helped prevent poisonings by allowing individuals to detect and avoid potentially toxic or harmful substances in their food. Sweet and salty tastes are often associated with nutrient-rich foods, but bitter tastes can signal potential toxicity.

Question 7

Due to her continuous exposure to ammonia as a hair stylist,Lexie has lost her ability to smell certain odors.Lexie has a condition known as

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Anosmia is the loss of sense of smell. Exposure to ammonia as a hair stylist can lead to anosmia due to damage to the olfactory nerve. A: Aphasia is a language disorder, C: Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects or people, and D: umami is a taste sensation related to savory or meaty flavors.

Question 8

The four basic tastes plus the proposed fifth taste listed in the text are

Accepted Answer

The four basic tastes are sweet, salt, sour, and bitter. Umami was proposed as the fifth taste, which refers to the savory taste found in foods like meat and mushrooms. Choice B lists tastes that are not considered basic tastes, and choices C and D do not list all of the basic tastes plus umami.

Question 9

With regard to our senses,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

We are actually most sensitive to bitter taste sensations and least sensitive to sour taste sensations.

Question 10

Due to a severe and prolonged sinus infection,Jeffery has a total loss of his olfactory sense,which is called

Accepted Answer

Anosmia is the complete loss of the sense of smell, which can be caused by various factors including sinus infections, head injuries, and certain medications. Anhedonia refers to the inability to experience pleasure in activities that are normally enjoyable, tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing in the ears, and agnosia is the inability to recognize or interpret sensory information.

Question 11

MSG's reputation as a "flavor enhancer" occurs because

Accepted Answer

MSG's reputation as a "flavor enhancer" occurs because the savory odors of the food are combined with the taste of glutamate.

Question 12

Regarding the taste buds,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false as taste buds can be found not only on the tongue but also on the roof of the mouth, cheeks, and back of the throat.

Question 13

Which of the following can be caused by a blow to the head that tears the olfactory nerve?

Accepted Answer

Anosmia, or loss of the sense of smell, can occur when the olfactory nerve is damaged or torn due to a blow to the head. Aphasia refers to language difficulties, agnosia refers to difficulty recognizing objects or people, and umami refers to a taste sensation. None of these would be directly affected by damage to the olfactory nerve.

Question 14

Anosmia can be caused by

Accepted Answer

Blows to the head can cause damage to the olfactory nerve, which can result in anosmia (loss of sense of smell). The other options are not known to cause anosmia.

Question 15

If Katherine is like most people,she is least senstive to which taste?

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The answer of If Katherine is like most people,she is...

Question 16

Food tends to lose its "taste" when one has a cold because

Accepted Answer

When you have a cold, the congestion in the nasal cavity can interfere with the olfactory sense, which is responsible for detecting flavors. As a result, food tends to taste bland or unappetizing.

Question 17

The proposed fifth basic taste is referred to by the Japanese as

Accepted Answer

The proposed fifth basic taste is referred to as "umami" in Japanese. It is often described as a savory or meaty taste and is found in foods such as meat, cheese, and tomato.

Question 18

The "brothy" taste associated with certain amino acids in chicken soup,tuna,cheese,and soy beans is called

Accepted Answer

The "brothy" taste associated with certain amino acids in chicken soup, tuna, cheese, and soy beans is called umami.

Question 19

Anosmia can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Anosmia can be caused by exposure to ammonia, blows to the head, infections and allergies, but not by a recessive sex-linked trait.

Question 20

Glutamate,a substance found in the flavor enhancer MSG,seems to activate the receptors for which taste?

Accepted Answer

Glutamate activates the receptors responsible for the taste of umami, which is often described as savory or meaty.

Quiz 20: Sensation and Perception: The Other Senses