The Senses
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Sweet, salty, and bitter are the 3 basic tastes perceived by the tongue. True or False?
FALSE. There are 4 basic tastes: sweet, acidic (or sour), salty and bitter. Many add umami (savory)
The optic nerve transmits information to the brain at a speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). True or False?
FALSE. The optic nerve transmits information to the brain at a speed of 100 to 120 m/s or about 250 mph (400 km/h).
There is a disease that prevents the feeling of physical pain. True or False
TRUE. Congenital insensitivity to pain is a rare hereditary disease.
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