What is a tastant?

A.
A cell found within a taste bud that depolarizes when stimulated.

B.
A structure found within the inner ear that translates vibration into sound.

C.
A supporting cell in the olfactory epithelium that connects the sensations of taste and olfaction.
D.
A substance dissolved in saliva that causes taste cells to depolarize.


D

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