Taste Bud Collection

Taste map of a human tongue, light green area sensitive to bitter taste, yellow areas sensitive to sour taste, blue areas sensitive to salt taste, purple area sensitive to sweet taste

Diagram illustrating the anatomy of the tongue, front view

Digital cross section illustration of taste buds and filiform papilae on tongue

Cross section illustration of human tongue, showing taste sensation region on right, and cranial nerve pathways on left

Illustration of human taste bud, cross section

Cross section illustration of human taste bud

Illustration showing cross section of human tongue
Medicine: tongue

Illustration showing cross section of human nervous system organs, taste, smell and touch
Medicine: nervous system, taste, smell and touch

Human tongue, SEM C014 / 4855
Human tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface structure of a human tongue. The taste-buds (papillae)

Human tongue, SEM C014 / 4854
Human tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface structure of a human tongue. The taste-buds (papillae)

Pipistrelle bat tongue, SEM
Pipistrelle bat tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) tongue showing three types of papillae (projections)

Papillae on the tongue
Papillae on tongue, coloured historical artwork. On the tongue most tastebuds, the structures that provide information about the taste of food, sit on small platforms called papillae

Taste bud, light micrograph
Taste bud. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the tongue, showing a taste bud. This taste bud is seen as a round purple mass slightly to the right of the vertical white line

Taste bud, SEM
Taste bud. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a taste bud (centre) on a tongue. This is the centre of the round tongue structure called a fungiform papilla

False-colour SEM of a taste bud on tongue surface
Taste bud. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the apical part of a taste bud (pink at centre), known as a gustatory caliculus, on the dorsal surface of the tongue

False-colour SEM of a papilla vallata
Papilla vallata on tongues surface. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a papilla vallata (brown), a site of taste buds, partly surrounded by filiform papillae (bottom)

Tongue anatomy, artwork
Tongue anatomy. Artwork sequence of magnified views of the human mouth and tongue, with the magnification increasing from left to right

Tongue papilla anatomy, 1844 artwork
Tongue papilla anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 3, plate 88 bis from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Tongue papillae anatomy, 1844 artwork
Tongue papillae anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 1, plate 88 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Kudu tongue surface, SEM
Kudu tongue surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a kudu (Tragelaphus sp.) antelopes tongue

Taste bud anatomy, diagram
Taste bud anatomy. Diagram of the anatomical structure of a taste bud on a tongue. The surface of the tongue is at bottom, with the tastebud (rounded structure) at centre

Cat tongue surface, SEM
Cats tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a cats (family Felidae) tongue. The tongue is covered in many backward facing projections called filiform papillae

Human tongue papillae, SEM
Human tongue papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fungiform papilla (yellow) and a filiform papilla (spike, top left) from a human tongue

Taste buds, light micrograph
Taste buds. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the tongue, showing taste buds (round, purple). The taste buds are within papillae (projections) located on the surface of the tongue

Dog tongue tissue, light micrograph
Dog tongue tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the tongue of a dog, showing the tongues surface (across top)

Tongue tissue, light micrograph
Tongue tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a tongue, showing the surface (across top). Here, there are four rounded fungiform papillae

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The taste bud: Unlocking the Secrets of Flavor Have you ever wondered how your tongue can detect different tastes? The answer lies within the intricate world of taste buds. A taste map of a human tongue reveals fascinating insights into our sense of taste. In this map, we see distinct areas highlighted in various colors. The light green area is particularly sensitive to bitter tastes, while yellow areas are attuned to sour flavors. Blue regions on the tongue respond to saltiness, and a purple area is dedicated to detecting sweetness. Examining the anatomy of the tongue from a front view provides further clarity. A digital cross-section illustration showcases taste buds alongside filiform papillae, which play a crucial role in texture perception. Delving deeper into these microscopic structures, an illustration displays a cross-section of a human taste bud itself. This visual representation allows us to appreciate its complexity and understand how it contributes to our sensory experiences. Moving beyond individual taste buds, an illustration highlights various sections on the surface of the human tongue that correspond with specific tastes. These pink-highlighted areas indicate where our gustatory receptors reside alongside fungiform papillae – tiny bumps responsible for housing many tastebuds. To comprehend how these sensations travel through our body, another cross-sectional image depicts both cranial nerve pathways and designated regions for tasting on one side of the human tongue's cross-section. While humans aren't alone in possessing this remarkable ability, dogs also have their own unique tongues with similar anatomical features as depicted in an illustrated cross-section specifically showcasing canine tongues. Biomedical illustrations provide additional insight by pinpointing not only where exactly tastebuds are located but also revealing their intricate structure at close range. Ultimately, understanding these complex mechanisms enhances our appreciation for flavor perception. By examining detailed images depicting both external and internal aspects related to tasting – including connections with smell and touch – we gain valuable knowledge about one of life's most delightful senses: Taste.