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Question
The below diagram is the surface of the tongue showing the taste zone.

(i) Label the parts 1-4.
(ii) Where are the receptors for sensations of taste are located?
(iii) Why do people suffering from cold often complain that they cannot taste their food?
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Solution
(i)
1—Bitter Taste,
2—Sour Taste,
3—Salt Taste,
4—Sweet Taste.
(ii) The receptors for sensations are located in the taste bud covering the tongue surface.
(iii) People suffering from cold often complain that they cannot taste their food because their gustatory sensations are not operating well.
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