What do gustatory epithelial cells have in common? they sense tastants using activation of ion channels they sense tastants using activation of G-protein coupled receptors a change in pH activates the cells O they release neurotransmitters in response to depolarization

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question
What do gustatory epithelial cells have in common?
they sense tastants using activation of ion channels
they sense tastants using activation of G-protein coupled receptors
a change in pH activates the cells
they release neurotransmitters in response to depolarization
Transcribed Image Text:What do gustatory epithelial cells have in common? they sense tastants using activation of ion channels they sense tastants using activation of G-protein coupled receptors a change in pH activates the cells they release neurotransmitters in response to depolarization
Expert Solution
Step 1

Taste sensation or gustation is the sensory recognition of food on the tongue. Taste is the impression that happens in the mouth when a substance responds synthetically with taste receptor cells situated on taste buds or papillae.

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780135168059
Author:
Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher:
Pearson Education, Inc.,
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780078024283
Author:
Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb, Human Anatomy…
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb, Human Anatomy…
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780321927040
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON