Which of the following statements is false?
a. Each taste bud is most sensitive to one of the five basic tastes.
b. Sensitivity of taste buds for sweet taste is very high.
c. Adaptation for taste is rapid.
d. Olfaction influences taste.
e. Sensitivities for sweet and salty tastes are the lowest.
Answer is b. Sensitivity of taste buds for sweet taste is very high.
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