A-person who fails to detect the bitter taste of a substance swallowed, is more likely to have
dead taste buds on the tongue
avoided the substance from contacting the back of his/her tongue
fewer taste buds on the tongue
swallowed the substance without any water
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The ability to taste bitterness is mediated by specific taste receptors located on the tongue. If a person fails to detect the bitter taste of a substance, it is most likely due to the option C: fewer taste buds on the tongue.
Taste buds are small structures located on the surface of the tongue that contain specialized cells called taste receptor cells. These cells are responsible for detecting the five primary tastes - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. If a person has fewer taste buds on their tongue, they may not be able to detect certain tastes, including bitterness.
