Which of the following statements is true?

A. There are 7 different kinds of tastes: sour, salty, bitter, sweet, umami, oily, and juicy.
B. Your sense of taste functions better when you are unable to smell a food.
C. The tip of your tongue is more sensitive to detecting bitter-tasting foods.
D. Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.


Answer: D

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