The tongue has an ingenious design. Receptors responsible for getting information are separate and compartmentalized. So, different areas on the tongue actually have receptors for different types of tastes. This helps us to separate and enjoy the distinct flavors. In this experiment, you will be locating the receptors for sweet, sour, salty, and bitter on the tongue’s surface.


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2 Responses to “Mapping your Tongue”

  1. Tongues really do have areas that are more sensitive to certain tastes, but the differences can be very subtle.

  2. jasmania72 says:

    but there isn’t different tasting sections and all your taste buds can taste all of the five flavours