Your Tongue: The Taste-Maker!

What is the author's favorite flavor of ice cream?

• Mint chocolate chip

• Strawberry

• Banana

• Peach

What is Squeaks' favorite flavor of ice cream?

• Mint chocolate chip

• Strawberry

• Banana

• Peach

What are the five main flavors that the tongue can taste?

• Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami

• Spicy, tangy, savory, creamy, smoky

• Salty, sweet, sour, spicy, umami

• Bitter, tangy, creamy, smoky, umami

What are taste buds?

• Small bumps on the tongue

• Tiny pockets filled with taste hairs

• Long, thin strands that sense flavors

• Grooves and walls on the tongue

What do taste buds do when they come in contact with food?

• They turn the taste of food into a signal

• They send signals to the brain

• They sense the flavor of the food

• They detect temperatures and textures

How many taste buds can each papilla have?

• One

• Two

• Many

• None

What do taste buds sense?

• Flavors

• Textures

• Temperatures

• All of the above

What happens when you get a mouthful of spoiled milk?

• It tastes delicious

• It tastes sweet

• It tastes gross

• It tastes sour

What is umami?

• A rich, savory flavor

• A sweet and tangy flavor

• A bitter and salty flavor

• A spicy and smoky flavor

Which part of the tongue is more sensitive to taste?

• The tip

• The sides

• The middle

• All parts are equally sensitive