Asked by Hayden Spalding on Jun 05, 2024
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What is the function of the basal cells of the taste buds?
A) They are the taste receptor cells.
B) They transmit sensory impulses from the taste receptor cells to the 3 cranial nerves associated with gustation.
C) They surround and protect the taste buds.
D) They replace damaged taste cells every 7-10 days.
E) They provide physical support to the taste receptor cells.
Basal Cells
Cells found at the bottom layer of the epidermis and hair follicles that are responsible for producing new skin cells.
Cranial Nerves
Twelve pairs of nerves that originate directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and affect areas such as the head and neck.
- Differentiate the anatomical frameworks and roles of the olfactory versus gustatory systems.
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Emily McLaughlinJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Basal cells of the taste buds replace damaged taste cells every 7-10 days.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the anatomical frameworks and roles of the olfactory versus gustatory systems.