How does the sense of taste work?

Answer by  wyeth (435)

There are five types of taste receptors called taste buds on the tongue that respond to one of the basic tastes - sweetness,bitterness,sourness,saltiness or umami.Various combinations give all taste sensations.

Answer by  AVK (23)

The tounge of a human being has a soem sensory organs named taste buds. These are also called Gustatory calycil and are concentrated or located on the upper surface part of the tounge. The major categories of tastes are saltiness, bitterness, sweetness and sourness.

Answer by  Dropje (86)

In your mouth, there are several taste receptors. Once these receptors get activated, a signal is sent to the brain that makes you recognize the taste. An interesting fact is that men have more receptors for sour tastes.