In a taste bud, which cell produces a receptor potential?

A. Supporting cells
B. Taste hairs
C. Sensory nerve fibers
D. Basal cells
E. Gustatory cells


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. resistance B. compliance C. hydrodynamic D. fenestrated E. capacitance

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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How does comparative anatomy contribute to the study of human gross anatomy?

What will be an ideal response?

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