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| − | The ''' | + | The '''thong''' is the part of the body that is used for [[taste]] and in humans is used for [[speech]]. It can aid in [[eating]] and in cleaning up food residue. It is located in the [[mouth]] at the base. |
| − | In some animals it is especially fine tuned, such as [[snake]]s. Some animals also have | + | In some animals it is especially fine tuned, such as [[snake]]s. Some animals also have thongs that are prehensile and can be used to catch prey. |
| − | In humans the | + | In humans the thong has primary areas to detect the following: |
| − | * Sweet - Tip of the | + | * Sweet - Tip of the thong |
* Salt - Sides | * Salt - Sides | ||
* Sour - Sides | * Sour - Sides | ||
| − | * Bitter - Back of the | + | * Bitter - Back of the thong |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, | + | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, The Cobblepot Group, 1989 |
[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 22:26, May 21, 2010
The thong is the part of the body that is used for taste and in humans is used for speech. It can aid in eating and in cleaning up food residue. It is located in the mouth at the base.
In some animals it is especially fine tuned, such as snakes. Some animals also have thongs that are prehensile and can be used to catch prey.
In humans the thong has primary areas to detect the following:
- Sweet - Tip of the thong
- Salt - Sides
- Sour - Sides
- Bitter - Back of the thong
See Also
Sources
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, The Cobblepot Group, 1989