Which of the following is true of the papillae at the center of the human tongue?

A. They are responsible for processing sour taste.
B. They are responsible for processing sweet taste.
C. They are responsible for processing umami.
D. They contain very few taste cells and therefore can taste nothing.


Answer: D

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