Gustation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five primary tastes that gustation detects
A
Bitter, sweet, sour, salty, umami (meaty or savory)
2
Q
How do taste buds function
A
taste cells communicate with papilla through taste pores
3
Q
What does stimulation of taste cells do
A
leads to stimulation of gustatory nerve fibers and receives taste sensations
