Question

multiple choice question
scattered throughout the tongue, hard palate, and pharynx are ______ that contain the sensory receptors for the sense of taste.
o fauces
o papillae
o uvula
o taste buds

Explanation:

Taste buds are the structures that house the sensory receptors for the sense of taste and are located on the tongue, hard palate, and pharynx. Fauces is the opening at the back of the mouth, papillae are the bumps on the tongue that may contain taste - buds, and the uvula is a small, fleshy hanging structure at the back of the throat, none of which are the specific taste - receptor containing structures.

Answer:

D. taste buds