Papilas gustativas

The video explains the function of taste buds on our tongues, which help us identify different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory. When food lands on the tongue, taste buds send signals through nerves to the brain, which interprets the taste. This process helps us decide if food is enjoyable or not.

What are the small bumps on our tongues called?

• Papillae

• Nerve endings

• Salivary glands

• Taste buds

Which of the following is NOT a taste that taste buds can detect?

• Savory

• Sweet

• Spicy

• Bitter

How do taste buds help us decide about food?

• By identifying if food is rich or gross

• By making food smell better

• By altering the texture of food

• By changing the color of food

Which taste is associated with chocolate?

• Salty

• Bitter

• Savory

• Sweet

What role does the brain play in tasting?

• It changes the color of the food

• It sends signals to the taste buds

• It interprets the taste information

• It produces saliva