Taste Buds

OUR TONGUE IS THE ORGAN OF ...

• SIGHT

• SMELL

• TASTE

• HEARING

WHEN TASTE BUDS IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TASTES LIKE SALTY, SWEET, BITTER AND SOUR. WHAT SENDS THE INFORMATION TO THE BRAIN?

• TONGUE

• TASTE BUDS

• SALTY

• NERVES

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

receptors in the tongue

• retina

• cilia

• cochlea

• taste buds

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

E= Reseptor ____/ _______ receptor

What is the primary function of taste buds?

• Detecting flavors

• Producing saliva

• Aiding in digestion

• Filtering toxins

Where are taste buds primarily located?

• On the tongue

• In the stomach

• In the nose

• On the lips

Which of the following tastes can be detected by taste buds?

• Spicy

• Umami

• Metallic

• Astringent

How do taste buds send signals to the brain?

• Through blood vessels

• Via nerves

• By muscle contractions

• Through lymphatic system

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What type of cells are found in taste buds?

• Epithelial cells

• Gustatory cells

• Neurons

• Olfactory cells

How often do taste buds regenerate?

• Every 10 days

• Every 30 days

• Every 60 days

• Every 90 days