Asked by Gabrielle Sharp on May 21, 2024
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Within each taste bud pore,receptor cells ________ that sense food molecules.
A) form vestibular sacs
B) contain nociceptors
C) project antenna-like hairs
D) activate nearby bipolar cells
Taste Bud Pore
An opening on the surface of the tongue through which taste stimuli enter and interact with taste receptor cells located in taste buds, allowing for the sensation of taste.
Receptor Cells
Specialized cells that respond to specific chemical or physical stimuli in the body and transmit signals to nerves.
- Assess the impact of neural anatomy on senses like olfaction, gustation, and kinesthetic awareness.
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MJ
Michaela JohnsonMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Receptor cells within taste bud pores project antenna-like hairs (microvilli) into the pore, where they come into contact with food molecules and sense different tastes.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the impact of neural anatomy on senses like olfaction, gustation, and kinesthetic awareness.