tongue Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
There are tiny nodules known as
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Papillae on the surface of the tongue
2
Q
When food is chewed ,
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part or all the chemical substances in the food dissolve in the saliva
3
Q
These dissolved chemical substances will …
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diffuse into the taste buds and stimulate the taste receptors to produce impulses
4
Q
The nerve impulses of taste sent to the brain are interpreted as
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sweet , sour , salty ,bitter , umami
