Which of the following cranial nerves is not involved in the gustatory sense?
a. Vagus nerve (X)
b. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
c. Facial nerve (VII)
d. Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
Which of the following statements is true regarding gustatory cells?
a. They have microvilli that project into the taste pore.
b. There are only 10–20 gustatory cells in a typical taste bud.
c. They have a lifespan of approximately 6 months.
d. Some form synapses with neurons that give rise to the trigeminal nerve.