Question

Why does the tounge have taste buds?

Why is it necessary to have reference positions of the body?

Answer 1

Answer:

• Thousands of taste buds cover the surfaces of the papillae. Taste buds are collections of nerve-like cells that connect to nerves running into the brain. The tongue is anchored to the mouth by webs of tough tissue and mucosa. ... The four common tastes are sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
• The anatomical position is of importance in anatomy because it is the position of reference for anatomical nomenclature. Anatomic terms such as anterior and posterior, medial and lateral, abduction and adduction, and so on apply to the body when it is in the anatomical position.

Answer 2

Taste buds are present ib our tongue to know the taste of the food we eat...anf drink we drinks.