Asked by Jaquelin Diosdado on May 14, 2024

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Taste buds are contained in the tongue's _______.

A) papillae
B) hair cells
C) underside
D) saccules

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue that allow taste perception through the detection of chemical molecules from food.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the sense of taste.

  • Absorb information on the physiology of taste and smell, and how these senses relate to flavor discernment.
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Carly ShashoMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Taste buds are contained within bumps on the tongue called papillae.