Biology, asked by amitverma9261010168, 1 year ago

Where are taste buds located in our tongue?

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Answered by jaisawant09
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Taste buds contain the taste receptor cells, which are also known as gustatory cells. The taste receptors are located around the small structures known as papillae found on the upper surface of the tongue, soft palate, upper esophagus, the cheek, and epiglottis.


amitverma9261010168: What do u mean by epiglottis
amitverma9261010168: And function of epiglottis
jaisawant09: The epiglottis is a flap in the throat that keeps food from entering the windpipe and the lungs.
amitverma9261010168: Pls tell function of epiglottis
amitverma9261010168: I'm waiting
samy99: The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so t
samy99: so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
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