Question

Match the taste buds at different part of the tongue

A	Front part	i	Bitter
B	Side part	ii	Sour and salty
C	Back part	iii	Sweet

 

1. A -ii, B - iii, C - i
2. A -iii, B - ii, C - i
3. A -i, B - ii, C - iii
4. A -iii, B - i, C - ii

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : A -iii, B - ii, C - i

The correct answer is A -iii, B - ii, C - i.

Tongue-

• Taste buds are part of the taste sensation.
• The taste buds are present on the papillary membrane which are found on the surface of the tongue.
• The human tongue has 10000 taste buds.
• The taste bud contains taste receptor cells, which act as chemical sensitizers.
• The front part of the tongue is sensitive to sweet taste, the backside is bitter taste, and the side part is sensitive to salty and sour taste.
• The taste of chilli is ingested by the pain receptors of the tongue because of the burning sensation of pain.

The correct match is -

A	Front part	iii	Sweet
B	Side part	ii	Sour and salty
C	Back part	i	Bitter