Multiple choice general knowledge

The life span of a taste bud is

  1. 2days

  2. 6days

  3. 8days

  4. 10days
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Taste buds have a remarkably short lifespan of approximately 10 days before they regenerate. This constant renewal is why our sense of taste can recover after damage from hot foods or burns, and why taste preferences can change over time as new buds replace old ones.

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