Investigators have found that human tongues:
A) can have as few as 500 taste buds or as many as 10,000 taste buds.
B) show variation in sensitivity to taste but not in the number of taste buds.
C) taste subtle flavors, such as vanilla or chocolate, even without the sense of smell.
D) stop creating new taste receptors after about age 3.

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Studies have shown that the number of taste buds on a human tongue can vary greatly, with as few as 500 and as many as 10,000 taste buds. The number of taste buds can also decrease with age or due to certain medical conditions.

Investigators Have Found That Human Tongues