Overview
Taste and smell are vital chemical senses that help us experience the world around us. They allow us to enjoy food, detect dangers, and evoke memories. Taste is primarily detected through taste buds on the tongue, while smell is sensed through olfactory receptors in the nose. Together, they create t...
Key Terms
Example: Taste buds help us identify sweet and sour flavors.
Example: Olfactory receptors allow us to smell flowers.
Example: Tomatoes and cheese are rich in umami flavor.
Example: Chocolate has a rich flavor due to its taste and aroma.
Example: When eating, retronasal olfaction enhances flavor.
Example: The aroma of freshly baked bread is inviting.
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Key Concepts
Taste budsOlfactory receptorsFlavor perceptionChemical signaling