Sensory science Flashcards
1
Q
define flavour perception
A
combination of olfactory, gustatory and trigeminal sensations perceived during tasting
2
Q
define olfaction
A
odour
3
Q
define gustation
A
taste
4
Q
explain how gustation works
A
detected by taste receptors on the tongue
5
Q
main taste organ
A
tongue
6
Q
what are taste buds grouped within
A
a papillae
7
Q
define papillae
A
small raised bumps containing taste buds
8
Q
what do taste buds contain
A
30-50 taste receptors
