Tongue Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the tongue allows us to taste?
A
Taste Buds
2
Q
What are the different tastes you have?
A
- Sweet
- Bitter
- Sour
- Salty
- Unami (Spicy)
3
Q
What are the main functions of the tongue besides for tasting?
A
- Moves food against teeth and palette and smashes it
- Mixes food with saliva
- Pushes food to the back of the mouth and helps to swallow
4
Q
Why does the tongue mix saliva with the food?
A
To Moisten the Food
5
Q
What is in the back of your throat?
A
The Uvula
6
Q
What is in the uvula?
A
It contains nerves that cause you to gag if it is touched
7
Q
What does the uvula do?
A
It prevents you from swallowing food that is too big
