Information Processing 8th

Front

Where are the sensory cells that detect odorants found?

Back

The sensory cells that detect odorants are found in the roof of the nose.

Front

Which of the following senses is categorized as electromagnetic?

Back

Sight is categorized as an electromagnetic sense.

Front

Chemicals in food called ____________ are detected by taste buds.

Back

Tastants are the chemicals in food detected by taste buds.

Front

Airborne odor molecules are called ______________.

Back

Airborne odor molecules are called odorants.

Front

Where are the sensory cells that detect taste found?

Back

The sensory cells that detect taste are found on the tongue.

Front

What is the function of taste buds?

Back

Taste buds detect different flavors in food, such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Front

What are the five basic tastes?

Back

The five basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Front

What role do olfactory receptors play in the sense of smell?

Back

Olfactory receptors detect odor molecules and send signals to the brain to identify smells.

Front

How do taste and smell work together?

Back

Taste and smell work together to create the overall flavor of food.

Front

What is the difference between tastants and odorants?

Back

Tastants are chemicals detected by taste buds, while odorants are airborne molecules detected by olfactory receptors.