Q9. What is tongue? Write its functions?
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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.
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Tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth.
Functions:
1. Used for verbal communication
2. Used to swallow food from the mouth
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