Unit 7: Senses

 

QUIZ

• 1. 

  What Are The Little Bumps On Your Tongue Called?

• 2. About How Many Taste Buds Do People Have In Their Mouth?

• 3. True Or False: The Sweet Taste Buds Are In The Front of Your Tongue.
• 4. Which Sense Is The Weakest Of The Five Senses?
• 5. Does your sense of taste change as you get older?
• 6. Can you taste spicy food?
• 7) What substance in the mouth helps break down food? a) acid, b) chemicals, c) saliva, d) water
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Video: Taste

Task 1: Phrases

1) väga kasulikud

2) teadlastele tuginedes

3) meelsamini, parema meelega

4) vanad (eelajaloolised) eelkäijad

5) laialt levinud

6) erakordselt ettevaatlik

7) vahet tegema

8) eristama

9) sülg

10 ) ära tundma, tuvastama

11) taju

12) teaduslik selgitus

Task 2: Check your phrases

1) highly beneficial

2) according to scientists

3) more favourably

4) prehistoric ancestors

5) widely available

6) exceptionally careful

7) distinguish

8) differentiate

9)  saliva

10) detect

11) perception

12) scientific explanation

Task 3: Translate

1) Toidueksperdid rõhutavad, et köögiviljad on väga kasulikud sinu tervisele. 

2) Teadlastele tuginedes ei ole noorte inimeste maitsemeel (maitsesensorid) valmis tundma mõnede köögiviljade kibedat maitset. 

3) Meie maitsemeel areneb vanemaks saades ja me võime siis suhtuda kapsasse või spinatisse parema meelega. 

4) Meie vanad eelkäijad sõid palju magusaid puuvilju, sest need olid laialt levinud, lihtne puudel ja põõsastel märgata ja heaks energiaallikaks. 

5) Nad said samuti sellest aru, et tuleb olla erakordselt ettevaatlik taimedega, millel on kibe maitse kuna need olid tihti mürgised. 

6) Meie maitsemeel suudab eristada nelja maitset: kibe/mõru, magus, soolane ja hapu. 

7) Tüdrukutel on tundlikum maitsemeel ja nad suudavad eristada maitseid kergemini. 

8) Kui me haistame toitu, meie suu toodab sülge ja see kannab maitse maitsesensoriteni. 

9) Meie nina suudab tuvastada 10 000 erinevat lõhna. 

10) Toidu tekstuur on samuti oluline selle maitse tajumiseks. 

11) Kui sulle ei meeldi mõne köögivilja välimus, tekstuur või maitse, siis sellel on ülemaailmselt aktsepteeritud teaduslik selgitus. 

Correct answers to the quiz

1) Papillae are the little bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds. They help in detecting different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. These bumps increase the surface area of the tongue, allowing for better taste perception.

2) The average person has approximately 10,000 taste buds in their mouth. These taste buds are located on the tongue, as well as on the roof of the mouth and the back of the throat. Taste buds are responsible for detecting different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. However, it is important to note that the number of taste buds can vary from person to person.

3) FALSE: The concept of specific taste zones on the tongue (e.g., sweet, sour, bitter) arranged in distinct regions (e.g., front, back, sides) is a common misconception. Research has shown that taste buds sensitive to different tastes are distributed across the entire tongue, rather than being localized to specific regions. Taste buds for sweetness are found throughout the tongue, not just in the front. The tongue's ability to detect various tastes is a complex and integrated process involving taste buds all over its surface.

4) The correct answer is taste. Taste is considered the weakest of the five senses because it relies on the stimulation of taste buds on the tongue, which can be easily influenced by factors such as temperature, texture, and smell. Additionally, taste is subjective and can vary greatly between individuals.

5) It gets weaker. As we age, our sense of taste tends to decline, making it weaker. This can be attributed to various factors such as a decrease in the number of taste buds, changes in the structure and function of taste receptors, and a decline in saliva production. Additionally, certain medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors can also contribute to a diminishing sense of taste. Therefore, it is common for individuals to experience a weakening of their sense of taste as they get older.

6) No. Spicy is not a taste that the tongue can detect. The tongue can detect sweet, salty, and bitter tastes, but spicy is not actually a taste. Spiciness is actually a sensation caused by the chemical compound called capsaicin, which stimulates the pain receptors in the mouth and creates a burning sensation. Therefore, while we may perceive spiciness as a taste, it is not actually detected by the taste buds on the tongue.

7) C. Saliva is the substance in the mouth that helps break down food. Saliva contains enzymes, such as amylase, that begin the process of breaking down carbohydrates in food. These enzymes help to break down the complex molecules into simpler forms that can be easily absorbed and digested by the body. Additionally, saliva helps to moisten food, making it easier to chew and swallow. Overall, saliva plays a crucial role in the initial stages of digestion by facilitating the breakdown of food in the mouth.