What is a tastant?

A. A substance dissolved in saliva that causes taste cells to depolarize.
B. A supporting cell in the olfactory epithelium that connects the sensations of taste and olfaction.
C. A cell found within a taste bud that depolarizes when stimulated.
D. A structure found within the inner ear that translates vibration into sound.


Answer: A

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