In order to distinguish sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami tastes, humans have
A) three specialized types of taste receptors: salty/sweet, bitter/sour, and umami.
B) a specialized type of taste receptor for each of the five taste categories.
C) special locations on the tongue where each taste is processed.
D) nearly twice as many salty receptors as the other types of receptors combined.

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There is a specialized type of taste receptor for each of the five taste categories: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami. These taste receptors are located on the taste buds on our tongue and other parts of the mouth. While some areas of the tongue are more sensitive to certain tastes, such as sweetness being more detected on the tip of the tongue, all taste receptors are found throughout the tongue and mouth.

In Order to Distinguish Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Sour, and Umami