The first central synapse for neurons transmitting the sweet taste sensation is in which structure?Dorsal sensory nucleus of vagus nerveNucleus of solitary tractNucleus of olfactory nerveNucleus of hypoglossal nerveNucleus of facial nerve

The gustatory-salivary reflex can be modulated (ie, dampened or enhanced) by input from higher centers in the CNS.  To modulate the salivary response, descending pathways from the brain would most likely synapse onto which part of the reflex arc?A.The taste receptorB.The salivary glandsC.The preganglionic neuronD.The postganglionic neuron

Name the afferent nerves carrying taste sensation from the posterior 1/3rd of the tongue

Which one of the following cranial nerves is NOT involved in either taste or smell? olfactory nerve (I) vestibular (VIII) facial nerve (VII) glossopharyngeal (IX) vagus (X)

The chemoreceptors that are responsible for the sense of taste are located mainly on the tongue in structures called .

Which of the following structures is a part of the gustatory pathway?a) Superior olivary complexb) Medial lemniscusc) Nucleus of the solitary tractd) Spinothalamic tracte) Utricle