TASTE CORPUSCLE Meaning and
Definition
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A taste corpuscle, also known as a taste bud or gustatory bud, refers to a specialized sensory structure found on the tongue and other parts of the oral cavity, responsible for perceiving and transmitting the sensation of taste to the brain. It is an encapsulated cluster of cells that together form a taste receptor organ.
Taste corpuscles are generally oval-shaped and can be microscopic in size. They are primarily located on the upper surface of the tongue, as well as on the soft palate, cheeks, and the back of the throat. Each taste bud consists of several types of cells, including taste receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells. Taste receptor cells, also known as gustatory cells, contain taste hairs or microvilli that protrude into the interior of the taste pore.
The primary function of taste corpuscles is to detect and differentiate the different taste qualities: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (savory). When food or liquid comes into contact with the taste buds, chemical compounds interact with the taste receptor cells' microvilli, triggering a neural response. This response is then transmitted through sensory nerve fibers to the brain, which interprets and processes the taste information.
Taste corpuscles are crucial in our ability to perceive and enjoy food, helping us make judgments about its desirability and nutritional value. However, taste perception is also influenced by other factors, such as smell, texture, and temperature, which interact with taste buds to create a holistic sensory experience.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for TASTE CORPUSCLE
- raste corpuscle
- faste corpuscle
- gaste corpuscle
- yaste corpuscle
- 6aste corpuscle
- 5aste corpuscle
- tzste corpuscle
- tsste corpuscle
- twste corpuscle
- tqste corpuscle
- taate corpuscle
- tazte corpuscle
- taxte corpuscle
- tadte corpuscle
- taete corpuscle
- tawte corpuscle
- tasre corpuscle
- tasfe corpuscle
- tasge corpuscle
- tasye corpuscle
Etymology of TASTE CORPUSCLE
The term "taste corpuscle" is not commonly used or recognized in the field of taste sensation. However, it seems to be a combination of two separate terms: "taste" and "corpuscle". Here are the etymologies of these words:
1. Taste:
The word "taste" originated from the Old English word "tæste" or "tæstan" which meant "to touch, taste, or feel". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*tastijaną" and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*tēstis", meaning "to touch" or "to feel".
2. Corpuscle:
The word "corpuscle" comes from the Latin word "corpusculum", meaning a small body. It is a diminutive form of "corpus", which means "body".
Similar spelling word for TASTE CORPUSCLE
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