Anatomy & Physiology of Gustation

The video explores the primitive senses of taste and smell, focusing on the anatomy and function of taste buds and receptors. It details the five major taste types: sweet, umami, bitter, salty, and sour, and explains the biochemical signaling pathways involved in taste perception. The video also covers the neural pathways that transmit taste information to the brain, highlighting the roles of different cranial nerves.

What is umami, and which amino acid is primarily associated with it?

Discuss the survival mechanism associated with the bitter taste.

What is the physiological response of sour taste detection?

How do cranial nerves contribute to taste perception?