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Correctly label the anatomical elements of a taste bud.
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♦ Relevant knowledge
- Taste buds can be situated on the tongue. although traditionally, each tongue part has a distinct taste, the various types of taste buds can be found over the entire surface of the tongue.
- Taste buds are a source of chemical receptors that transmit messages to brain in regards to the food items consumed.
- As you get older as you age, your taste buds lose their elasticity This means you lose your sensitivity to certain tastes.
- The function of the tasting buds is unclear however they could have a role to play in determining whether food items are safe to consume and which ones aren’t.
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