Question

Q9. What is tongue? Write its functions?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The tongue is vital for chewing and swallowing food, as well as for speech. The four common tastes are sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. A fifth taste, called umami, results from tasting glutamate (present in MSG). The tongue has many nerves that help detect and transmit taste signals to the brain

Explanation:

The tongue functions as a digestive organ by facilitating the movement of food during mastication and assisting swallowing. Other important functions include speech and taste.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth.

Functions:

1. Used for verbal communication

2. Used to swallow food from the mouth