Taste bud anatomy, diagram

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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. Either side are tongue epithelial cells. Chemicals to be sensed enter the taste bud through the opening (lower centre), and trigger a response in the sensory cells (green). They then pass that response to the nerve dendrites and axon (red). At top (red and blue) is a bipolar neuron (bipolar nerve cell). The signals are passed to the brain and interpreted as taste sensations

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate anatomy of taste buds on a tongue, providing a detailed diagram of their structure. At the bottom lies the surface of the tongue, while at its center sits the rounded tastebud. Flanking either side are tongue epithelial cells, forming a protective barrier around this sensory organ. Chemicals that we taste enter through an opening located in the lower center and stimulate a response in specialized sensory cells depicted in green. These sensory cells then transmit this information to nerve dendrites and axons shown in red, which act as messengers carrying signals towards our brain. At the top of this remarkable composition, we find a bipolar neuron represented by both red and blue colors. This neuron serves as an intermediary between our taste buds and our brain, transmitting these signals for interpretation into distinct taste sensations. The image not only highlights the biological aspects but also emphasizes how neurology plays a crucial role in our sense of taste. It provides valuable insights into how our body's physiological processes work together seamlessly to allow us to savor flavors and experience gustatory pleasure. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment within human biology with this artful illustration that beautifully merges science with visual aesthetics.

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