Question

Identify correctly the regions of taste buds on the tongue?

• A. A-Sour B-Salty
  C-Sour D-Salty
  E-Sweet F-Bitter
  
  
• B. A-Salty B-Sour
  C-Salty D-Sour
  E-Bitter F-Sweet
  
  
• C. A-Salty B-Salty
  C-Sour D-Sour
  E-Sweet F-Bitter
  
  
• D. A-Sour B-Sour
  C-Salty D-Salty
  E-Bitter F-Sweet
  
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D A-Sour B-Sour

C-Salty D-Salty
E-Bitter F-Sweet


In the given figure, marked areas will represent the following taste buds:
A and B - Sour taste
C and D - Salty taste
E - Bitter
F - Sweet

The taste buds for sweet are located in front; those for salt at anterior edges, those for sour at sides and those for bitter are located in the posterior region of the tongue.