Question

How may neurosensory cells be present in each taste buds?

• A. 1
• B. 2- 4
• C. 5- 15
• D. 20- 30

Answer 1

The correct option is C 5- 15

There are small elevated cells in the tongue which are called as the taste buds. There are the receptor or the neurosensory cells in these taste buds. There are about 5-15 neurosensory cells in each taste bud. There are cilia-like structures on one end and there are nerve fibres which extend from the other end to the brain. There are taste buds for the detection of different type of taste like sweet, sour, bitter, etc.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.