Nose and Tongue Structures
What is scarlet fever?
An infectious disease that can cause a red rash and strawberry tongue.
What is rhinitis?
An inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, often causing nasal congestion.
What is glossitis?
An inflammation of the tongue.
What are papillae on the tongue?
Bumps on the surface of the tongue that contain taste buds.
What is the role of cilia in the nose?
Cilia help to trap and move particles out of the nasal passages.
What is the primary function of the olfactory epithelium?
It contains specialized nerve cell receptors for smell.
What is the significance of salty taste?
It ensures adequate intake of salt to regulate water balance in the body.
What is the primary function of the tongue?
It is a muscular organ responsible for taste, swallowing, and speech.
How much does smell contribute to the perception of taste?
Smell accounts for 90% of taste.
What are the five basic tastes detected by the tongue?
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
What taste is associated with sugars and carbohydrates?
Sweet.
What does the sour taste help prevent?
The intake of toxic substances.
Which nerve relays information from the olfactory epithelium to the brain?
The olfactory nerve.
What does umami taste indicate?
The presence of proteins, ensuring adequate intake for growth.
What is the function of the bitter taste receptors?
They help prevent the intake of poisonous substances.
How many taste buds does the tongue have?
Thousands, with each containing 50-100 taste cells.
What is strawberry tongue?
A condition characterized by a red, swollen tongue with prominent papillae.
What is Kawasaki disease?
A condition that causes inflammation in blood vessels and can affect the tongue.
What is a deviated septum?
A condition where the nasal septum is displaced to one side, affecting airflow.
What is thrush?
A fungal infection in the mouth that can cause white patches on the tongue.
