26 Questions
Where does the reaction between taste stimuli and taste receptors take place?
Inside the taste pore
What is the purpose of a grimace reaction when experiencing a sour taste?
To push saliva to the surface of the tongue
Which type of compounds can bitter taste detect?
Both stimulant and toxic compounds
What leads to an increase in saliva flow when experiencing a sour taste?
Proton buffering
What leads to a pure salty taste?
$NaCl$
What is the function of halide sodium salts other than NaCl?
To create a bitter taste
What is the role of bitter taste with a low perception threshold?
To detect potentially harmful or toxic compounds
$NH_4Cl$ results in which taste perception?
Salty and bitter
What happens to taste receptor cells within hours of exposure to chemical stimuli?
They fall into the oral cavity and are washed away by saliva
What is the function of sour taste in relation to saliva flow?
Increase of saliva flow leading to neutralization of protons
What type of compounds can act as stimulant compounds for taste receptor cells?
Ions and complex artificial compounds
What is the role of bitter taste with a low perception threshold?
Causing aversion to bitter taste
What is the fate of the proteins of taste receptor cells at their tips?
Exposed to the oral cavity through the taste pore
What effect does exposure to chemical stimuli have on taste receptor cells?
Stimulation of continuous growth and maturation
What is the term used for the taste quality specific for monosodium L-glutamate (MSG)?
Umami
Which psychological factor is related to an increase in pain stimulus?
Emotional state
What is the role of afferent nerve terminals at the membrane of taste receptor cells?
Transmitting taste information to the CNS
What is the effect of a suitable balance between ongoing sensory barrage and the descending inhibitory system?
Normal functional activities such as rest and sleep
What is the term used for the taste quality specific for a synergistic effect involving 5ꞌ ribonucleotides and certain food combinations?
Umami
What is the role of ascending conduction and descending inhibitory system in relation to pain stimulation?
One increases and one decreases pain stimulation
What is the primary function of the soft palate during the process of chewing?
To close off the back of the tongue
During which phase of chewing do the lower teeth slide on the inclines of the upper buccal cusps back to ICP?
Grinding phase
What characterizes each cycle of chewing, representing a power stroke on the frontal plane?
Teardrop shape
How much does the jaw open from ICP during the opening phase of chewing?
16-18mm
What happens to the lateral displacement as the teeth approach each other during the crushing phase of chewing?
It decreases
What is the primary role of the lips during the process of chewing in humans?
To touch and create a closed cavity
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of taste buds and taste receptors, and the process of taste perception. Explore the interaction between taste stimuli and taste receptors, as well as the transmission of taste information to the central nervous system.
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