Question

What are the functions of the tongue?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tongue helps in rolling the food.

Tongue mixes the food with saliva.