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It is impossible to taste substances with a dry tongue because when the tongue is wet, the wetness releases the action of tasting.
the tongue has to be wet so that the afferent fibers from the taste buds can send the chemical compounds to the brain to be identified.
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Are taste buds more sensitive to different flavors on different parts of the tongue?
Supposedly, there are different types of taste buds on different areas of the tongue. It is hard to actually prove this, since your saliva spreads the taste all over. Some scientists feel that this is not true anyway, but you can experiment. Get four samples of tastes - sweet, bitter, salt, and sour (make sure they are fairly wet samples because you will be drying your tongue off!). Stick out your tongue and dry it off with a paper towel. Then touch a drop of each taste to different spots on your tongue. The traditional spots are: * Bitter - back of the tongue * Sweet - front of tongue * Sour - one spot on each side of the tongue toward the front * Salt - one spot on each side of the tongue toward the back
What STD can cause white spots on your tongue?
White spots on the tongue is one of the symptoms of HIV. Rapid weight loss and a dry cough are also HIV symptoms.
Is dry oral mucosa a sign of dehydration?
An inspection of the oral cavity can yield useful insight into a patient's hydration status. A dry oral mucosa and dry furrowed tongue are good indicators of dehydration. Healthcare professionals and caregivers should be cautioned that patients who are taking certain medications (such as anticholinergic drugs) may have dry oral mucosas in the absence of dehydration.
Is carbon dioxde a substances?
Yes. It's a gas, but if it's cold enough will turn to a solid (dry ice as used at Michael ball concerts). It is fairly unusual as it has no liquid state.
What is active transport in plants?
a houseplant in dry soil is this process diffusion,osmosis,or active transport
It is impossible to taste substances with a what tongue?
with a 'dry' tongue
Why is it impossible to taste substances with a dry to?
It is impossible to taste substances with a dry tongue because when the tongue is wet, the wetness releases the action of tasting.the tongue has to be wet so that the afferent fibers from the taste buds can send the chemical compounds to the brain to be identified.
Why is it imposable to taste substances with a dry tongue?
becuase it is,
If you let your tongue dry out would you lose your taste buds?
No! It may seem that way, although your taste buds naturally change anyway. Drink up :)
Why do people dissolve substances in water?
To be able to use the substance that is unusable or hard to use in a solid state. Examples: Glue - some glues are delivered in the shape of powder and "start working as glue" only when dissolved in a liquid. Sugar - put a lump of sugar on a totally dry tongue and you don't feel anything. Make the tongue wet and you feel the sweet taste.
Why after eating peanut butter do you get an itchy tongue?
It might be a sign of a peanut allergy, which can cause life threatening reactions. Because peanut butter is relatively dry it can irritate the taste buds on your tongue. But it's best to talk to a doctor.
What is meant by having a sandpaper tongue?
dry/rough tongue......
Are taste buds more sensitive to different flavors on different parts of the tongue?
Supposedly, there are different types of taste buds on different areas of the tongue. It is hard to actually prove this, since your saliva spreads the taste all over. Some scientists feel that this is not true anyway, but you can experiment. Get four samples of tastes - sweet, bitter, salt, and sour (make sure they are fairly wet samples because you will be drying your tongue off!). Stick out your tongue and dry it off with a paper towel. Then touch a drop of each taste to different spots on your tongue. The traditional spots are: * Bitter - back of the tongue * Sweet - front of tongue * Sour - one spot on each side of the tongue toward the front * Salt - one spot on each side of the tongue toward the back
What is desicive?
The dessicator is a very usual laboratory instrument used to dry substances or to store dry substances.
How do you tell if a wine is sweet or dry?
Dry wines tend to taste sour to persons not accustomed to them, but there are varying degrees off dryness. Sweet wines won't taste like Mountain Dew (except the cheap stuff) but it tastes relatively sweet.
Can your tongue dry out?
lol, cottonmouth. dont smoke so much weed!
Why does hot sauce burn your tongue?
your tongue will get dry and you'll need water
