Which of the following statements is true?

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Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children due to natural aging and wear and tear on the taste buds. The number of taste buds decreases with age, reducing their sensitivity to taste. However, the remaining taste buds become better at identifying different tastes. A, C, and D are all incorrect statements. There are not seven different kinds of tastes, but five primary tastes. The tip of the tongue is more sensitive to sweet and salty tastes, while the back of the tongue is more sensitive to bitter tastes. Your sense of taste functions better when you are able to smell a food because the sense of smell complements the sense of taste.

Which of the Following Statements Is True