Psychology in Modules
Psychology in Modules
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050610
Author: David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 19, Problem 7MM
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To determine: The specialized nerve receptors for detecting the five tastes.

Introduction: A taste receptor helps in the sensation of taste. It is usually found on the taste receptor cells of the tongue and in the upper digestive system. When the food enters the mouth, the substances interact with the saliva and are bound to the taste receptors in the oral cavity.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The ability of the nerve receptors to detect the taste aids our ancestors.

Introduction: A taste receptor helps in the sensation of taste. It is usually found on the taste receptor cells of the tongue and in the upper digestive system. When the food enters the mouth, the substances interact with the saliva and are bound to the taste receptors in the oral cavity.

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