The receptor membranes of gustatory cells are ________.
A) basal cells
B) fungiform papillae
C) gustatory hairs
D) taste buds

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Gustatory cells have gustatory hairs that contain the receptor membranes, which detect different tastes. Basal cells are responsible for producing new gustatory cells, while taste buds are clusters of gustatory cells located within the papillae of the tongue. Fungiform papillae are one of the types of papillae on the tongue that contain taste buds.

The Receptor Membranes of Gustatory Cells Are ________