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Why are taste buds where they are?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Taste buds are neuroepithelium , which is one of the main kinds of epithelial tissue . They are present on small structures called " papillae " on the tongue , the upper part of the esophagus , the soft palate and the epiglottis .
They are responsible for taste perception : knowing what different foods and beverages taste like .

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