There are five basic taste sensations. Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent.
A. Salty; metal ions such as potassium or sodium
B. Sweet; organic compounds such as sugar
C. Umami; amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soup
D. Sour; hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons
E. Bitter; acids such as those in toxins or poisons
Answer: E
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A) It is called "guarding." B) It may indicate an inflamed appendix. C) Functionally, these spasmodic muscular contractions are an attempt to protect the underlying viscera. D) It is best observed when the patient is perfectly supine. E) The impulses for muscular contractions are carried through the ventral rami of the inferior thoracic and first lumbar nerves.
Anaerobic and aerobic respiration begin with _______, in which glucose is
broken down. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Alkaloids produce the ________ taste sensation.
A. umami B. sour C. bitter D. salty E. sweet