The tongue year 4

What are the bumps on your tongue called?

• Papillae
• Lingual papillae
• Fungiforms
• Taste buds

Which part of the tongue is most sensitive to sweet tastes?

• Tip

• Sides

• Back

• Middle

What is the primary function of taste buds?

• Detecting flavors

• Aiding digestion

• Producing saliva

• Protecting the tongue

How many types of taste sensations can the human tongue detect?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which taste sensation is associated with the presence of glutamate?

• Sour

• Sweet

• Umami

• Bitter

What is the role of the filiform papillae on the tongue?

• Taste detection

• Texture sensation

• Saliva production

• Temperature regulation

Which part of the tongue is least sensitive to taste?

• Tip

• Sides

• Back

• Middle

What type of papillae are primarily responsible for detecting bitter tastes?

• Fungiform

• Foliate

• Circumvallate

• Filiform

Which taste sensation is typically detected at the sides of the tongue?

• Sour

• Sweet

• Salty

• Umami

Which taste sensation is primarily detected by the fungiform papillae?

• Sour

• Sweet

• Salty

• Bitter