How do our taste buds detect different flavors?
Our taste buds detect different flavors through tiny sensory organs called taste receptors. These receptors are sensitive to five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory). When food or drink enters the mouth, chemicals from the substance interact with saliva and come into contact with the taste receptors. This interaction sends signals to the brain, allowing us to perceive and identify different flavors.
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1. What part of the body is primarily responsible for tasting flavors?
A) Ears
B) Nose
C) Tongue
D) Fingers
2. How many basic tastes can our taste buds detect?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10
3. Which part of the tongue is most sensitive to sweet flavors?
A) Tip
B) Back
C) Sides
D) Middle
4. What is the term used for the savory taste detected by our taste buds?
A) Spicy
B) Umami
C) Tangy
D) Zesty
5. Can taste buds detect spicy flavors?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in adults
D) Only in certain areas of the tongue
6. How does smell affect our sense of taste?
A) It makes flavors more intense
B) It has no effect
C) It reduces the ability to taste
D) It changes the taste to something else
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