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QuizMultiple Choice

Touch, Taste, and Smell: The Other Senses

Question 4 • Psychology A

Which of the following statements is true about sensory cells in the gustatory system?

Answer
A
Sensory cells migrate to the edge of taste buds to die after a month.
B
Sensory cells last a very long time and are renewed about once a year.
C
Sensory cells are located near the center of the taste bud when renewed.
D
Sensory cells last approximately two weeks and are renewed frequently.

Explanation

Taste receptor cells are continually replaced, and each typically lasts about 10–14 days. This frequent renewal helps maintain the taste buds as sensory cells wear out. Therefore, the true statement is that sensory cells last approximately two weeks and are renewed frequently.

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