Which of the following is a myth concerning taste sensation?
A)Supertasters are insensitive to bitter tastes so they tend to eat bitter foods often.
B)Umami taste receptors have been found to be associated with the neurotransmitter glutamate.
C)Taste buds for specific tastes (e.g. ,salty,sweet)are only present on differing areas of the tongue according to the tongue taste map.
D)Research suggests that people may have taste receptors for fat on their tongues.

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The myth is that specific tastes are only detected in certain areas of the tongue, as suggested by the tongue taste map. In reality, all taste buds can detect all five basic tastes.

Which of the Following Is a Myth Concerning Taste Sensation