Question

Taste buds are present on:

• A. Small projection found on the upper surface of tongue
• B. Small projection found on the lower surface of tongue
• C. On both the surface of tongue
• D. Behind the tongue

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Small projection found on the upper surface of tongue

Taste buds are present around papillae on the upper surface of the tongue. Taste buds allow to experience tastes like sweet, sour, salty and bitter. These contain taste receptor cells, which are also known as gustatory cells.

So, the correct answer is option A.