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Taste buds are located on the upper surface of the _________.


A

Tongue

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B

Lips

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C

Teeth

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D

Small intestine

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Solution

The correct option is A

Tongue


Taste buds are located on the upper surface of the tongue. Tongue contains taste buds which have receptors for taste. The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication. It enables licking, breathing, tasting, swallowing and speaking.


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