_______ are collections of 50-150 cells and are located on the surface of your tongue, back of your mouth, and roof of your mouth.
A) Taste buds
B) Taste receptor cells
C) Taste pores
D) Tastants

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Taste buds are the collections of cells that contain taste receptor cells, which detect the presence of tastants (chemicals that give foods their flavor). Taste pores are small openings on the surface of taste buds that allow tastants to enter and activate the taste receptors. Therefore, the best choice is A, as it accurately describes the location and function of these collections of cells on the tongue and in the mouth.

_______ Are Collections of 50-150 Cells and Are Located on the Surface