Anatomy and development of the human taste system.

摘要: Abstract The sense of taste relies on well-defined neuroanatomical structures, namely, the buds and afferent nerve fibers. Taste are clusters 50–100 neuroepithelial cells located throughout oral cavity, including epiglottis larynx. They responsible for initial transduction process that ultimately results in perception bitter, sour, salty, sweet, umami (savory) sensations. service as sentinel a sensory system critical evolution distinguishing “dangerous” food components, often perceived bitter or unpleasant, from “useful” ones, pleasant, sweet. This chapter describes anatomy development human peripheral provides historical context what is presently known about this element important system. Its main focus fundamental question how tastants perceived—a has been philosophical scientific interest more than two millennia. Descriptions lingual extralingual buds, their blood supplies, associated salivary glands provided, details microstructure mechanisms.