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| − | The '''tongue''' 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. | + | The '''tongue''' 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 | + | In some [[animal]]s, such as [[snake]]s, it is especially fine tuned. Some animals also have tongues that are [[prehensile]] and can be used to catch prey. |
In humans, the tongue has primary areas to detect the following: | In humans, the tongue has primary areas to detect the following: | ||
| − | * Sweet - Tip of the tongue | + | * [[Sweet]] - Tip of the tongue |
| − | * | + | * [[Salty]] - Sides |
| − | * Sour - Sides | + | * [[Sour]] - Sides |
| − | * Bitter - Back of the tongue | + | * [[Bitter]] - Back of the tongue |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* [[Flavor]] | * [[Flavor]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | ||
[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 23:38, February 18, 2016
The tongue 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, such as snakes, it is especially fine tuned. Some animals also have tongues that are prehensile and can be used to catch prey.
In humans, the tongue has primary areas to detect the following:
See Also
Sources
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989
