How Your Tongue Works

What is the primary function of the tongue in digestion?

• Pushing food to the esophagus

• Absorbing nutrients

• Producing saliva

• Grinding food with teeth

What are the structures on the tongue that contain taste buds?

• Salivary glands

• Esophagus

• Papillae

• Teeth

Which flavors can the human tongue detect?

• Sweet, bitter, sour, salty

• Umami, spicy, tangy, zesty

• Fruity, chocolatey, nutty, minty

• Creamy, crispy, smooth, rough

How many taste buds does the human tongue typically have?

• Between 3,000 and 10,000

• About 100 to 500

• Over 20,000

• Less than 1,000

Which animal has the largest tongue?

• Blue whale

• Giraffe

• Elephant

• Crocodile