Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 2MC
Alkaloids excite gustatory hairs mostly at the
a. tip of the tongue.
b. back of the tongue.
c. vallate papillae.
d. fungiform papillae.
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