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Are taste buds more sensitive to different flavors on different parts of the tongue?
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∙ 11y ago
Supposedly, there are different types of taste buds on different areas of the tongue. It is hard to actually prove this, since your saliva spreads the taste all over. Some scientists feel that this is not true anyway, but you can experiment. Get four samples of tastes - sweet, bitter, salt, and sour (make sure they are fairly wet samples because you will be drying your tongue off!). Stick out your tongue and dry it off with a paper towel. Then touch a drop of each taste to different spots on your tongue. The traditional spots are: * Bitter - back of the tongue * Sweet - front of tongue * Sour - one spot on each side of the tongue toward the front * Salt - one spot on each side of the tongue toward the back
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, On certain areas of the tongue you can taste sweet, sour, bitter and salty.
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∙ 11y agoThis is popular myth. Although, some areas are more sensitive, all the tastes exist on all parts of the tongue.
See link below (this shows the MYTHICAL map):
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What is the part of tongue taste sweet?
There are 3 sides the side is sour the back is sweet and the front is salty or spicy .... 2nd Answer: The newer studies of the tongue with regard to taste have shown that the entire front, top, sides, and back are pretty much equal in what they taste; however, it has been shown that certain parts of the tongue are first to be able to taste certain flavors. But once there is enough concentration of a substance to be able to taste it, all parts of the tongue taste the substance pretty equally.
A man's most sensitive parts?
his penis his balls and his heart
Why do you have cracks in your tongue?
A tongue that is constantly peeling for almost no reason at all is called a geographical tongue. Geographic tongue is a harmless (benign) oral condition that gives your tongue a map-like, or geographic, appearance. The distinct look of geographic tongue occurs when parts of your tongue are missing the layer of small bumps called papillae. This causes irregularly shaped smooth, red patches to form on parts of your tongue, like a rash. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it doesn't cause any health problems and isn't associated with infection or cancer. Geographic tongue is usually painless but can sometimes cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to certain substances. Geographic tongue often heals in one area and then moves (migrates) to a different part of your tongue. Geographic tongue is also known as benign migratory glossitis. If you have further issues that are of concern please contact your doctor as soon as possible.
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Where can a human grow hair?
Anywhere but the extremely sensitive parts ,like the palms,feet,tongue and ears,(sometimes)...
Where on the tongue would the receptors pick up the taste of a chocolate bar?
Earlier it was believed that different parts of the tongue can taste different tastes. But now it has been proved by scientists that all parts of tongue can identify all tastes.
Does the taste of the food change when it is placed on different parts of the tongue?
yes
Does the tongue have definite areas for certain taste?
There are different regions of the tongue, but the familiar mapping that indicates separate areas for different types of tastes is a myth. All parts of the tongue are equal as far as tasting.
Where is taste mostly pronounced in the tongue?
A 1901 study showed that the back of the tongue tasted the bitter, the sides the sour, the front the sweet, and so on. Spicy was not one of the 4 flavors described in that study . . . The newer studies of the tongue with regard to taste have shown that the entire front, top, sides, and back are pretty much equal in what they taste; however, it has been shown that certain parts of the tongue are first to be able to taste certain flavors. But once there is enough concentration of a substance to be able to taste it at all, all parts of the tongue taste the substance pretty equally. The basic 4 "tastes": sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, are present all over the tongue.
How much does getting your tongue split hurt?
A Lot! Your tongue is one of your most tactile and sensitive body parts. Want a taste of the pain, take a piece of paper, hold the edge at your tongue and jerk it downwards. Now this is just a paper cut, but it will give a Glimmer of the pain.
What is the part of tongue taste sweet?
There are 3 sides the side is sour the back is sweet and the front is salty or spicy .... 2nd Answer: The newer studies of the tongue with regard to taste have shown that the entire front, top, sides, and back are pretty much equal in what they taste; however, it has been shown that certain parts of the tongue are first to be able to taste certain flavors. But once there is enough concentration of a substance to be able to taste it, all parts of the tongue taste the substance pretty equally.
Whether the temperature of different parts of the body is the same or different?
different part of bodies have different body temrature that's why people put the thermometer under the arms and tongue.. because the other parts may not b suitable as they are cooler body parts
Examples of different body parts of animals used to get their food?
lizards-stiky tongue for getting food
What allows your brains to register to taste?
Your taste buds allow your brain to register taste. The taste buds are in the tongue, and they connect with nerves that transmit the taste into electronic signals so you can experience it. Different parts of your tongue taste different tastes.
What are the Parts of a framing square?
The tongue and the body.
