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What are taste buds?
What are taste buds?
- Microscopic structures on the tongue containing gustatory cells (correct)
- Sensory neurons for taste located in the throat
- A type of papillae with no taste function
- A kind of sweet sensation recognized by the brain
Where are taste buds found?
Where are taste buds found?
On the tongue, soft palate, pharynx, and larynx
What is a gustatory cell?
What is a gustatory cell?
A cell with one gustatory hair that projects through a taste pore
What connects gustatory receptors?
What connects gustatory receptors?
What are papillae?
What are papillae?
What characterizes Vallate papillae?
What characterizes Vallate papillae?
Describe Fungiform papillae.
Describe Fungiform papillae.
Filiform papillae contain taste buds.
Filiform papillae contain taste buds.
Where are Foliate papillae mostly found?
Where are Foliate papillae mostly found?
Study Notes
Taste Buds
- Microscopic, onion-shaped structures found on the tongue, soft palate, pharynx, and larynx.
- Composed of gustatory cells, gustatory hairs, and supporting cells.
Gustatory Cells
- Contain one gustatory hair extending through a taste pore.
- Located at the apical end of the taste bud.
Gustatory Receptors
- Situated on gustatory hairs, crucial for taste perception.
- Basal ends synapse with sensory neurons; axons integrate into cranial nerves VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal), or X (vagus) based on taste bud location.
Papillae
- Structures on the tongue housing taste buds; contribute to the tongue's rough texture.
- Four types include Vallate, Fungiform, Foliate, and Filiform.
Vallate Papillae
- Largest type of papillae; arranged in an inverted V at the back of the tongue.
- Contains taste buds, contributing significantly to taste sensation.
Fungiform Papillae
- Mushroom-shaped papillae widely scattered across the tongue's surface.
- Contains taste buds within its rounded structures.
Filiform Papillae
- Slender, pointed projections that do not contain taste buds.
- Responsible for the rough texture of the tongue, aiding in food manipulation.
Foliate Papillae
- Located primarily on the lateral margins of the tongue.
- Contains taste buds and is more pronounced in children.
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Explore the fascinating world of taste with these flashcards focused on taste buds and gustation. Each card provides key definitions and concepts related to how we experience flavor. Ideal for students studying biology or those interested in human sensory systems.
