Multiple choice general knowledge The tongue has more than 2000 tastebuds 4000 tastebuds 8000 tastebuds 10000 tastebuds Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The human tongue typically has between 8,000 to 10,000 taste buds. The figure of 8,000 represents the lower end of this range and is commonly cited in textbooks.