Smell and Taste - Taste - Areas of sensitivity on the tongue

3 important questions on Smell and Taste - Taste - Areas of sensitivity on the tongue

What enables us to distinguish between differing flavours of food?

each food activates a different combination of taste receptors

What is the name of the structure found at the tip of the tongue?
What is the name of the crainal nerve it is supplied by?

Fungiform papillae (cranial nerve VII)

What is the name of the structure found at the sides of the tongues?

Foliate papilla

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