Understanding Taste: Papillae and Gustation

Which of the following types of papillae are primarily responsible for detecting taste on the tongue?

• Filiform papillae

• Fungiform papillae

• Foliate papillae

• Circumvallate papillae

What is the primary function of gustatory cells in the taste buds?

• To produce saliva

• To detect and transmit taste information to the brain

• To protect the tongue from injury

• To secrete digestive enzymes

Which of the following best describes the role of tastants in the process of taste perception?

• Tastants are enzymes that break down food particles.

• Tastants are chemicals that stimulate gustatory cells to produce taste signals.

• Tastants are hormones that regulate appetite.

• Tastants are proteins that enhance flavor.

Identify the type of papillae that do not contain taste buds but are important for the texture sensation of food.

• Filiform papillae

• Fungiform papillae

• Foliate papillae

• Circumvallate papillae

How do gustatory cells communicate the sensation of taste to the brain?

• By releasing neurotransmitters that activate sensory neurons

• By directly sending electrical signals to the brain

• By changing the pH of the saliva

• By altering the temperature of the tongue

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