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All taste buds are located on the tongue.
All taste buds are located on the tongue.
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The facial nerve innervates the anterior ⅔ of the tongue, which includes the circumvallate papillae.
The facial nerve innervates the anterior ⅔ of the tongue, which includes the circumvallate papillae.
False (B)
The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the taste buds located in the glossoepiglottic valleculae.
The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the taste buds located in the glossoepiglottic valleculae.
False (B)
Taste buds are solely responsible for taste perception.
Taste buds are solely responsible for taste perception.
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The foliate papillae are located on the lateral margins of the tongue, perpendicular to the long axis of the tongue.
The foliate papillae are located on the lateral margins of the tongue, perpendicular to the long axis of the tongue.
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The taste reception signals from the tongue, soft palate, and glossoepiglottic folds are transmitted by multiple cranial nerves but converge to a single area in the brainstem.
The taste reception signals from the tongue, soft palate, and glossoepiglottic folds are transmitted by multiple cranial nerves but converge to a single area in the brainstem.
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The V sulcus is a landmark for identifying circumvallate papillae; the circumvallate papillae are located posteriorly to the V sulcus.
The V sulcus is a landmark for identifying circumvallate papillae; the circumvallate papillae are located posteriorly to the V sulcus.
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The fungiform papillae resemble the circumvallate papillae in morphology, but lack the circular sulcus and peripheral mucosal ring, resulting in a hemispherical extroflexion of the mucosa.
The fungiform papillae resemble the circumvallate papillae in morphology, but lack the circular sulcus and peripheral mucosal ring, resulting in a hemispherical extroflexion of the mucosa.
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The taste buds are innervated by three nerves: the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves, each innervating a specific area of the tongue.
The taste buds are innervated by three nerves: the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves, each innervating a specific area of the tongue.
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Papillae are small, finger-like projections that contain taste buds.
Papillae are small, finger-like projections that contain taste buds.
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Food, before entering the pharynx, comes into contact with the glossoepiglottic folds, helping to direct it towards the larynx.
Food, before entering the pharynx, comes into contact with the glossoepiglottic folds, helping to direct it towards the larynx.
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The filiform papillae, being the most abundant papillae on the tongue, are responsible for taste perception, containing taste buds.
The filiform papillae, being the most abundant papillae on the tongue, are responsible for taste perception, containing taste buds.
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Taste buds located in the soft palate are primarily innervated by the facial nerve, with a small contribution from the vagus nerve.
Taste buds located in the soft palate are primarily innervated by the facial nerve, with a small contribution from the vagus nerve.
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The epiglottis, during swallowing, closes the larynx, preventing food from entering the respiratory tract.
The epiglottis, during swallowing, closes the larynx, preventing food from entering the respiratory tract.
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The taste buds in the circumvallate papillae have receptors located on both walls of the mucosal extroflexions, facing the sulcus.
The taste buds in the circumvallate papillae have receptors located on both walls of the mucosal extroflexions, facing the sulcus.
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Each taste bud contains approximately 150-200 taste receptor cells.
Each taste bud contains approximately 150-200 taste receptor cells.
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The vestibular system's pathway to the primary somatosensory cortex involves the superior and inferior VPM, passing through the thalamus.
The vestibular system's pathway to the primary somatosensory cortex involves the superior and inferior VPM, passing through the thalamus.
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Directly from the vestibular ganglion, fibers reach the vestibular nuclei and the cerebellum, but not the spinal cord.
Directly from the vestibular ganglion, fibers reach the vestibular nuclei and the cerebellum, but not the spinal cord.
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The medial longitudinal fasciculus exclusively carries ascending information from the superior and lateral vestibular nuclei to the oculomotor nerve.
The medial longitudinal fasciculus exclusively carries ascending information from the superior and lateral vestibular nuclei to the oculomotor nerve.
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The medial vestibulo-spinal tract's influence primarily extends to the upper thoracic spinal cord segments, leaving the lower segments unaffected.
The medial vestibulo-spinal tract's influence primarily extends to the upper thoracic spinal cord segments, leaving the lower segments unaffected.
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Unlike the medial vestibulo-spinal tract, the lateral vestibulo-spinal tract descends solely on the same side of the body, projecting down to the sacral neuromeres.
Unlike the medial vestibulo-spinal tract, the lateral vestibulo-spinal tract descends solely on the same side of the body, projecting down to the sacral neuromeres.
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The facial nerve contains taste-related information from the geniculate ganglion, located near the stylomastoid foramen.
The facial nerve contains taste-related information from the geniculate ganglion, located near the stylomastoid foramen.
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The olfactory mucosa is located at the beginning of the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone.
The olfactory mucosa is located at the beginning of the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone.
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The fibers of the olfactory nerve are directly connected to the $thalamus$ before reaching the telencephalon.
The fibers of the olfactory nerve are directly connected to the $thalamus$ before reaching the telencephalon.
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The glossopharyngeal nerve has two ganglia, one superior and the other inferior, both containing taste-related information.
The glossopharyngeal nerve has two ganglia, one superior and the other inferior, both containing taste-related information.
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The vagus nerve contains taste-related information in its superior ganglion.
The vagus nerve contains taste-related information in its superior ganglion.
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The supportive cells in the olfactory mucosa are directly involved in capturing odorant molecules.
The supportive cells in the olfactory mucosa are directly involved in capturing odorant molecules.
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Taste information from the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves converges in the nucleus of the solitary tract.
Taste information from the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves converges in the nucleus of the solitary tract.
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The basal cells in the olfactory mucosa are responsible for the secretion of fluids that dissolve odor molecules.
The basal cells in the olfactory mucosa are responsible for the secretion of fluids that dissolve odor molecules.
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The thalamus, specifically the ventral posteromedial (VPM) nucleus, receives taste information from both the trigeminal and solitary tracts.
The thalamus, specifically the ventral posteromedial (VPM) nucleus, receives taste information from both the trigeminal and solitary tracts.
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The olfactory bulb is directly located under the horizontal portion of the squama of the frontal bone.
The olfactory bulb is directly located under the horizontal portion of the squama of the frontal bone.
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Each olfactory receptor cell responds to a wide variety of odorant molecules, allowing for a comprehensive olfactory experience.
Each olfactory receptor cell responds to a wide variety of odorant molecules, allowing for a comprehensive olfactory experience.
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The postcentral gyrus, a critical area for taste perception, is located deep to the insular cortex.
The postcentral gyrus, a critical area for taste perception, is located deep to the insular cortex.
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Humans, with their limited olfactory function, have a genome with less than 2% dedicated to olfaction-related proteins.
Humans, with their limited olfactory function, have a genome with less than 2% dedicated to olfaction-related proteins.
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The olfactory bulb is considered a part of the brain stem due to its close proximity to the brainstem.
The olfactory bulb is considered a part of the brain stem due to its close proximity to the brainstem.
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The central processes of the olfactory cells continue through the cribriform plate, surrounded by $Schwann$ cells, to form the fibers of the olfactory nerve.
The central processes of the olfactory cells continue through the cribriform plate, surrounded by $Schwann$ cells, to form the fibers of the olfactory nerve.
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Olfactory receptors are located in a single, small area in the roof of the nasal cavity.
Olfactory receptors are located in a single, small area in the roof of the nasal cavity.
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The superior turbinate, part of the ethmoid bone, is the primary location for olfactory receptor cells.
The superior turbinate, part of the ethmoid bone, is the primary location for olfactory receptor cells.
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The olfactory vesicle, located on the surface of the olfactory cells, contains protein receptors that are responsible for binding to specific odorants.
The olfactory vesicle, located on the surface of the olfactory cells, contains protein receptors that are responsible for binding to specific odorants.
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The $Bowman$'s glands, located within the olfactory mucosa, are directly responsible for the production of olfactory receptor cells.
The $Bowman$'s glands, located within the olfactory mucosa, are directly responsible for the production of olfactory receptor cells.
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The human olfactory system, despite being microsmatic, is still comprised of a wide range of olfactory receptors.
The human olfactory system, despite being microsmatic, is still comprised of a wide range of olfactory receptors.
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Facial nerve
Facial nerve
Innervates the anterior ⅔ of the tongue's taste receptors.
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Innervates the posterior ⅓ of the tongue's taste receptors.
Circumvallate papillae
Circumvallate papillae
Taste buds located on the posterior part of the tongue, involved in taste perception.
Lingual tonsils
Lingual tonsils
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Glossopiglottic valleculae
Glossopiglottic valleculae
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Taste Pathway
Taste Pathway
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Taste buds
Taste buds
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Filiform papillae
Filiform papillae
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Ipsilateral Pathway
Ipsilateral Pathway
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Fungiform papillae
Fungiform papillae
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Vestibular System
Vestibular System
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Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus
Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus
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Taste pathways
Taste pathways
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Cochlear Nuclei
Cochlear Nuclei
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Oropharynx
Oropharynx
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Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
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V Sulcus
V Sulcus
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Papillae
Papillae
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Cribriform Plate
Cribriform Plate
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Olfactory Mucosa
Olfactory Mucosa
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Receptor Cells
Receptor Cells
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Basal Cells
Basal Cells
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Olfactory Bulb
Olfactory Bulb
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Olfactory Nerve Fibers
Olfactory Nerve Fibers
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Bowman's Glands
Bowman's Glands
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Schwann Cells
Schwann Cells
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Olfactory Vesicle
Olfactory Vesicle
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Telencephalon
Telencephalon
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Geniculate ganglion
Geniculate ganglion
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Glossopharyngeal ganglia
Glossopharyngeal ganglia
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Inferior petrosal ganglion
Inferior petrosal ganglion
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Vagus nerve ganglia
Vagus nerve ganglia
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Nucleus of the solitary tract
Nucleus of the solitary tract
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Ventral posteromedial nucleus
Ventral posteromedial nucleus
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Postcentral gyrus role
Postcentral gyrus role
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Insular cortex area 43
Insular cortex area 43
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Microsmatic
Microsmatic
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Olfactory receptors location
Olfactory receptors location
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Study Notes
Taste and Taste Buds
- Taste is a specialized sense in the oropharyngeal area.
- Taste buds are anatomical structures with taste receptors.
- Most taste buds are located on the tongue, but some are in the soft palate and glossoepiglottic valleculae.
- Taste buds are innervated by three cranial nerves, but taste signals converge to a common brainstem area.
- Papillae on the tongue contain taste buds, as well as other receptors like touch, temperature, and pain.
- Circumvallate papillae are located anterior to the V-shaped sulcus, often containing the majority of taste receptors.
- Foliate papillae are lateral on the tongue.
- Fungiform papillae are scattered across the tongue, similar to circumvallate papillae but lacking a circular sulcus and peripheral mucosal ring.
- Filiform papillae are the most numerous and do not contain taste buds.
- Taste buds consist of receptor cells and supportive cells.
- Taste receptors, called gustatory cells, have small pores to detect molecules.
Taste Pathways
- Taste signals travel from taste buds to their respective ganglia in the brainstem.
- The facial nerve has a geniculate ganglion for taste and other sensations from the area around the ear.
- The glossopharyngeal nerve has an inferior ganglion for taste information.
- The vagus nerve has an inferior/nodose ganglion for taste information.
- Signal fibers from the respective ganglia converge in the nucleus of the solitary tract to relay taste information to the thalamus
- Taste information from the thalamus reaches specific areas in the telencephalon, including the postcentral gyrus and insular cortex.
Olfaction and Olfactory Mucosa
- Humans have less olfactory function compared to other animals.
- Olfactory receptors are located in the superior portion of the nasal cavity and on the nasal conchae.
- Olfactory receptors cells line the olfactory mucosa located near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.
- Olfactory mucosa receptors form the olfactory mucosa located in the upper nasal passage.
- Receptor cells are specialized for a single odorant, allowing for a wide spectrum of odor recognition.
- The olfactory receptors are connected to a specific part of the brain responsible for smell processing.
Organization of Olfactory Receptors
- Olfactory cells are neurons with hairs that have receptor proteins.
- Receptor hairs have proteins that bind to specific odor molecules ensuring detection and a wide range of odours.
- Basal cells surround olfactory cells near the cribriform plate in the olfactory mucosa to renew cells when they are damaged.
- Olfactory cells have a central process which continue into the cribriform plate and become fibres of the olfactory nerve
- The portions of olfactory cells that are exposed to the nasal cavity have microvilli to capture odorant molecules.
Olfactory Bulb
- The olfactory bulb is a structure of the telencephalon responsible for olfaction.
- The olfactory bulb relays signals to the olfactory tract.
- The olfactory bulb has layers of distinct cell types.
- The bulbs have mitral cells, tufted cells and granular cells that are involved in signal relaying.
- Information from the olfactory receptor cells goes through glomeruli to the mitral and tufted cells that then transmit signals to higher brain centers for processing
- Afferent fibers in the olfactory bulb synapse with mitral and tufted cells.
Olfactory Pathways
- Information from the olfactory bulb moves to the olfactory tract, which is smaller than the bulb.
- Olfactory fibers pass through different striae to reach destination areas, including lateral, medial and intermediate striae.
- Information from the olfactory bulb is organized for relaying to the different destination areas.
- Fibers from different areas of the olfactory bulb are routed to different destinations.
- The olfactory bulb sends signals to the olfactory tract including olfactory nuclei, the hypothalamus, different regions of limbic system and orbitofrontal cortex.
Vestibular System
- Vestibular systems contain different types of cells: mitral, tufted and granular cells.
- Vestibular signals reach different nuclei: superior, lateral, inferior and medial vestibular nuclei.
- The vestibular apparatus receives signals from different cell types to process the signal.
Optic Pathways
- Optic nerves carry visual information from the retina to the brain.
- Optic fibers cross at the optic chiasm.
- Optic tracts project to the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.
- Optic radiation projects to the visual cortex.
- Fibers from the lateral retina remain ipsilateral to the primary cortex.
- Fibers from the medial retina cross at the optic chiasm and are contralateral to the primary visual cortex.
Pupillary Reflex
- The pupillary reflex regulates pupil size in response to light changes.
- Sensory fibers from the retina relay to the pretectal nucleus, which then connects to the oculomotor nucleus.
- Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the oculomotor nucleus travel to the ciliary ganglion.
- Postganglionic fibers from the ciliary ganglion synapse with the sphincter muscle of the iris.
- Contraction of the sphincter muscle constricts the pupil.
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Discover the fascinating world of taste and taste buds with this quiz. Learn about the location, structure, and function of taste receptors within the human body. Test your knowledge of gustatory cells, papillae types, and the neurological pathways involved in the sense of taste.
