Gustatory cells that respond to sour via release of serotonin are called
A) type I taste cells.
B) type II taste cells.
C) type III taste cells.
D) basal taste cells.

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Type III taste cells are responsible for responding to sour tastes and release serotonin as a neurotransmitter. Type I taste cells are responsible for detecting bitter and sweet tastes, type II taste cells respond to sweet, bitter, and umami tastes, and basal taste cells are responsible for generating new taste cells.

Gustatory Cells That Respond to Sour Via Release of Serotonin