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Taste buds are located on

A
Palate
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Tongue only
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C
Pharynx
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D
All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
A. Palate is the roof of mouth that separates the cavity of mouth from the nose.
B. Tongue is a muscular and movable organ which is attached to the floor of mouth.
C. Pharynx is the part of alimentary canal that connects nose and mouth to the oesophagus.
Taste buds or receptors sense the salty, sour, sweet and bitter taste and are located on palate, tongue, pharynx, upper oesophagus and cheeks.
Hence, all the options are correct.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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