What type of epithelial cells are the actual receptor cells for taste in each taste bud? C. olfactory epithelial cells A. supporting cells Selected Answer: Answers: basal epithelial cells B. C. olfactory epithelial cells D. gustatory epithelial cells

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**Question 2**

What type of epithelial cells are the actual receptor cells for taste in each taste bud?

**Selected Answer:** C. olfactory epithelial cells

**Answers:**
A. supporting cells  
B. basal epithelial cells  
C. olfactory epithelial cells  
D. gustatory epithelial cells  

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**Explanation:**

In this question, the selected answer is C. olfactory epithelial cells, which is incorrect. The correct answer should be D. gustatory epithelial cells, as these are the actual receptor cells for taste in each taste bud. Gustatory epithelial cells are specialized for detecting different taste sensations such as sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 2** What type of epithelial cells are the actual receptor cells for taste in each taste bud? **Selected Answer:** C. olfactory epithelial cells **Answers:** A. supporting cells B. basal epithelial cells C. olfactory epithelial cells D. gustatory epithelial cells --- **Explanation:** In this question, the selected answer is C. olfactory epithelial cells, which is incorrect. The correct answer should be D. gustatory epithelial cells, as these are the actual receptor cells for taste in each taste bud. Gustatory epithelial cells are specialized for detecting different taste sensations such as sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami.
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