Which of the following statements is true? a. Specific taste buds are located in each area of the tongue, thus can only determine a specific taste. b. The middle tongue contains taste buds which can only determine salty taste. c. The taste buds can determine all tastes but are located in different areas and different quantities on the tongue. d. Taste buds contain gustatory cells specific for a certain taste.
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