Question

taste buds are located on the:
a uvula.
b palate.
c gums.
d tongue.

Explanation:

Taste buds are sensory organs for taste. The tongue has papillae (like fungiform, foliate, circumvallate papillae) that contain taste buds. The uvula (A) is mainly involved in speech and preventing food from entering the nasal cavity. The palate (B) helps in swallowing and speech. The gums (C) are for holding teeth in place. The tongue (D) is the main organ with taste - sensing taste buds.

Answer:

D. tongue