Tongue

What taste in area C?

• Sour

• Salty

• Bitter

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What are the three things a tongue can be used for?

• talk, eat, and taste

• eat, and taste

• smell, hear, and see

How does the tongue help you eat?

• moves food around in your mouth so teeth can grind it up

• it doesn't help us eat

What do the papillae contain?

• nose hairs

• Taste Buds

How many taste buds do we have?

• 100

• 10,000

• 1000

• 7000

What can our tongue taste?

• Sweet and Sour

• Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty

• Nothing

• Sweet only

What are the small bumps on your tongue called? 

• goose bumps

• papillae

What is the primary function of the taste buds on the tongue?

• Detecting flavors

• Aiding in speech

• Producing saliva

• Filtering air

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

• Tip

• Sides

• Back

• Middle

How does the tongue contribute to the digestive process?

• By secreting digestive enzymes

• By moving food to the teeth for grinding

• By absorbing nutrients

• By breaking down proteins

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