How much do you think you know about those tiny protrusions on your tongue that give you the capacity to actually taste all of those delicious foods you love to indulge in? Are you under the impression that it’s just your tongue that lets you do all the tasting? Also, exactly how many taste buds exist on that tongue of yours? To find out if you’re an enlightened individual who knows each and every answer (or not just yet), we offer you a fun quiz.
Quiz Questions: True or False?
- True or False: The only part of your body that allows you to taste anything is your tongue. The ability to determine how something tastes is wholly reliant on this part of your anatomy.
- True or False: You have approximately 200 taste buds on your tongue.
- True or False: When a taste bud becomes damaged, it cannot grow back. As a result, it’s important that you are extremely cautious with the foods and drinks you consume, so your tongue remains healthy and intact.
Quiz Answers
- False. Actually, it’s not just your tongue that allows you to taste even though it does play a major role. Your nose is also essential, as it provides you with your olfactory sense (sense of smell) that contributes to identifying flavor.
- False. You actually have approximately 10,000 taste buds on your tongue!
- False. While you certainly don’t want to harm this tissue by drinking scalding hot tea or anything similar, your taste buds regenerate on a bi-weekly basis. Your tongue is quite resilient.
