THE TONGUE

Zafeerah, Aireen, Lava, Layla, Maya

THE TONGUE IS A MUSCULAR ORGAN IN THE MOUTH WHICH IS THE SENSORY ORGAN OF TASTE... THERE ARE TINY NODULES KNOWN AS PAPILLAE ON
THE SURFACE OF TONGUE.. PAPILLAE ARE THE LITTLE BUMPS ON THE TOP OF YOUR TONGUE THAT HELP GRIP FOOD WHILE YOUR TEETH ARE CHEWING.
SALIVA DISSOLVES THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN FOOD WHICH WILL THEN DIFFUSE INTO THE TASTE BUDS. THE SURFACE OF A PAPILLAE IS COVERED BY
HUNDREDS OF TASTE BUDS.
Taste buds
◦ Taste buds are sensory
organs that are found
on your tongue and
allow you to
experience tastes that
are sweet, salty, sour,
and bitter
◦ Umami is classified as a
basic taste. It means
“essence of
deliciousness” in
Japanese, and its taste
is often described as the
meaty, savory
deliciousness that
deepens flavor.
Questions
◦ What are the bumps on top of your tongue called?
◦ What substance in the mouth helps break down food?
◦ Name 3 functions of the tongue?
◦ What is Umami?
◦ Why are you unable to taste properly if you hold your nose?
THANK YOU