Physiology of taste and smell Flashcards
1
Q
what branch of the facial nerve provides taste sensation?
A
corda tympani nerve
2
Q
How is sensation across the tongue arranged?
A
different flavours (salty, sweet or sour) sensed in different areas of the tongue, umami is sensed across the tongue
3
Q
What two nerves provide taste sensation?
A
glossopharyngeal (post 1/3) and facial (ant 2/3)
4
Q
How does sniffing help us smell?
A
creates turbulent airflow drawing air up to the epithelial cells
5
Q
Where in the brain does smell sensation travel to?
A
amygdala
6
Q
Where does taste sensation go to?
A
nucleus tractus solitarius
