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Multiple choice biology windows of knowledge human tongue organ of taste tongue : the organ of taste

Tongue taste is under control of

  1. Facial nerve

  2. Glossopharyngeal nerve

  3. Trigeminal nerve

  4. Autonomous nervous system
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) controls taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. This region includes the tip, edges, and most of the tongue surface where sweet, salty, and sour tastes are primarily detected. The chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve carries these taste signals.

Multiple choice biology windows of knowledge human tongue organ of taste tongue : the organ of taste

Surface for attachment of tongue is

  1. Palatine

  2. Sphenoid

  3. Pterygoid

  4. Hyoid apparatus
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • A single U-shaped bone which is present at the base of the buccal cavity is called as Hyoid. Hyoid bone occurs in the skull.
  • The hyoid bone is also called and lingual or tongue bone. The term hyoid apparatus refers to the bones of the tongue.
  • The primary function of the hyoid bone is to serve as an anchoring structure for the tongue. Hence surface for attachment of tongue is Hyoid apparatus.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Hyoid apparatus'.
Multiple choice biology windows of knowledge human tongue organ of taste tongue : the organ of taste

Man with thick lips, dirt deposited on tongue, low heart
beating rate, with excess amount of cholesterol in blood, is
supposed to be suffering from which abnormality

  1. Cretinism

  2. Hashimoto disease

  3. Myxoedema

  4. Addison's disease
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Myxoedema occurs due to deficiency of thyroxine is adults. It is characterised by low BMR, low body temperature, reduced heart rate, pulse rate, cardiac output Face and hands become swollen.

Multiple choice biology windows of knowledge human tongue organ of taste tongue : the organ of taste

Injury to vagus nerve will not affect

  1. Gastrointestinal movements

  2. Tongue movements

  3. Cardiac movements

  4. Pancreatic secretion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) is involved in parasympathetic control of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. Tongue movements are controlled by the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII), not the vagus nerve.

Multiple choice biology windows of knowledge human tongue organ of taste tongue : the organ of taste

Taste buds are located on

  1. Palate

  2. Tongue only

  3. Pharynx

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation
A. Palate is the roof of mouth that separates the cavity of mouth from the nose.
B. Tongue is a muscular and movable organ which is attached to the floor of mouth.
C. Pharynx is the part of alimentary canal that connects nose and mouth to the oesophagus.
Taste buds or receptors sense the salty, sour, sweet and bitter taste and are located on palate, tongue, pharynx, upper oesophagus and cheeks.
Hence, all the options are correct.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice biology windows of knowledge human tongue organ of taste tongue : the organ of taste

The sweet taste is better detected by.

  1. Tip of the tongue

  2. Base of the tongue

  3. Middle of the tongue

  4. Lateral sides of the tongue
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The tongue has specific regions for taste sensitivity, though the traditional map is a simplification. The tip of the tongue is generally considered most sensitive to sweet tastes.