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Papillae on Tongue, Illustration

Illustrating the details of papillae on the tongue. These structures are involved in detecting the five (known) elements of taste perception: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami. Depicted are filiform papilla (hair-like areas on top), circumvallate papilla (rounded smooth areas on top), fungiform papilla (jagged areas around sides), and taste buds (blue dots).
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Title:
Papillae on Tongue, Illustration
Caption:
Illustrating the details of papillae on the tongue. These structures are involved in detecting the five (known) elements of taste perception: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami. Depicted are filiform papilla (hair-like areas on top), circumvallate papilla (rounded smooth areas on top), fungiform papilla (jagged areas around sides), and taste buds (blue dots).
Credit:
Album / Science Source / Gwen Shockey
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Image size:
1566 x 1458 px | 6.5 MB
Print size:
13.3 x 12.3 cm | 5.2 x 4.9 in (300 dpi)
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