Which of the following statements is true?
A. Segmentation enables chyme to move through the esophagus.
B. Foods that taste bitter are generally good energy sources because of their high carbohydrate contents.
C. The gallbladder makes bile and stores the compound in the liver.
D. Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.
Answer: D
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