Taste Flashcards
1
Q
Name the six taste receptors.
A
1) sweetness
2) bitterness
3) umami
4) saltiness
5) sourness
6) fat
2
Q
How do tastebuds work?
A
Sensitive to one particular tastant ->
express the same taste receptor protein
3
Q
How many taste receptor cells do tastebuds have?
A
Groups of 20-50 taste receptor cells
4
Q
Do Taste Receptor cells have action potentials?
A
No
5
Q
How often are Taste Receptor cells replaced?
A
Every ten days -> directly exposed to the surface !
6
Q
What is the Primary gustatory cortex organized by? Is it consistent amongst people?
A
Organised by taste within people
Not a consistent organisation across
people
