According to the authors, we experience the taste sensation of saltiness

A) at the tip of the tongue.
B) throughout all areas of the tongue; there is no one location for any of the tastes.
C) toward the front of the tongue, but not on the tip.
D) toward the rear area of the tongue.


Answer: B

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