You hear that a man is suing the local restaurant because he claims the food that he was served contained spices that permanently damaged his taste receptors. Do you think his suit has merit?
a. Yes. The taste buds may have been damaged, and are irreplaceable.
b. Yes. This is a common reaction to eating spicy foods.
c. No. The taste buds get replaced every ten days or so, so he is likely to regain his sense of taste.
d. No. The taste buds are virtually indestructible and are rarely damaged.
Answer: c. No. The taste buds get replaced every ten days or so, so he is likely to regain his sense of taste.
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