Asked by Holly Pershall on May 10, 2024
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Which is the best analogy for how taste buds function?
A) a chemical broadcasting service
B) a sponge
C) a net
D) a screening service
Taste Buds
Sensory organs located on the tongue, allowing for the perception of different tastes such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Screening Service
A system or process designed to identify individuals who may have a particular disease, condition, or risk factor.
- Acquire knowledge about the physiological features and operations of the human sensory mechanisms.
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Norma AndradeMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Taste buds are essentially receptors that transmit chemical information to the brain about the taste of a substance. This is similar to a broadcasting service that sends messages to a receiver (in this case, the brain) about the taste of a substance.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the physiological features and operations of the human sensory mechanisms.