1. Taste sensations
1.1. The National Library of Medicine identified 5 types
1.1.1. Sweet
1.1.1.1. Sensation
1.1.1.1.1. The taste of natural sugars .
1.1.1.2. Taste on the Tongue
1.1.1.2.1. On the tip of the tongue.
1.1.2. Salty
1.1.2.1. Sensation
1.1.2.1.1. The taste of sodium and chloride and the mineral salts potassium and magnesium.
1.1.2.2. Taste on the Tongue
1.1.2.2.1. Forward sides of the tongue.
1.1.3. Sour
1.1.3.1. Sensation
1.1.3.1.1. The taste of acidic solutions .
1.1.3.2. Taste on the Tongue
1.1.3.2.1. Further back on the sides of the tongue.
1.1.4. Bitter
1.1.4.1. Sensation
1.1.4.1.1. The taste of 35 different proteins found in plants, some of them can me toxic.
1.1.4.2. Taste on the Tongue
1.1.4.2.1. At the very back of the tongue.
1.1.5. Umami
1.1.5.1. Sensation
1.1.5.1.1. Comes from protein building blocks, found naturally in protein-rich foods.
1.1.5.2. Taste on the Tongue
1.1.5.2.1. On the middle of the tongue.
2. Sense of taste
2.1. Choosing tthe wrong food
2.1.1. Wasted energy
2.1.2. Poor nutrition
2.1.3. Harm our bodies
2.2. Help us to choose what to eat
2.2.1. It progressed
2.2.1.1. Retained taste preferences
2.2.1.2. Acquired newer ones
3. Flavor
3.1. Odor
3.2. Taste
3.3. Texture
3.4. Temperature
4. How does taste get to our brain?
4.1. By the taste buds
4.1.1. Types of papillae
4.1.1.1. Papillae
4.1.1.1.1. Located at the back of the throat
4.1.1.2. Foliate papillae
4.1.1.2.1. Located on the sides of the tongue.
4.1.1.3. Circumvallate papillae
4.1.1.3.1. Form a V, located at the back of the tongue.
4.1.1.4. Fungiform papillae
4.1.1.4.1. Located near the tip of the tongue.
4.1.2. Form and location
4.1.2.1. Look like little flower and are located at the bottom of the moats.
4.2. Taste signals
4.2.1. Travel to the base of the brain and signals are processed.
4.2.1.1. Ventral forebrain
4.2.1.1.1. Control emotions and memories.
4.2.1.2. Dorsal region
4.2.1.2.1. Triggers relay sensory signals