Which Statement About Taste Receptors is NOT True

Question

Which statement about taste receptors is NOT true?
A)Taste receptors are chemoreceptors.
B)Taste receptors are located within taste buds in humans.
C)Taste receptors are found only on the tongue in animals.
D)Taste receptors recognize sweet,sour,bitter,salty and umami sensations.
E)Taste receptors generate nerve impulses in associated sensory nerve fibers.

Accepted Answer

Taste receptors are not only found on the tongue but also in other areas such as the roof of the mouth, throat, and even the gut in some animals.