Taste
A combination of smell and taste of food is not related to the flavor of the food
What our notes say
- A combination of smell and taste of food is not related to the flavor of the food (cat 2 2014 — Source Paper Awaiting Edit)
- The following are NOT among the known physiological tastes: (cat 2 2014 — Source Paper Awaiting Edit)
- | Metronidazole | Nitroimidazole | Added for aspiration pneumonia | Metallic taste; no alcohol | (Pneumonia)
- | Metronidazole | Nitroimidazole | Anaerobic cover in empyema | Metallic taste; no alcohol | (Pleural Effusion)
- | Metronidazole | Nitroimidazole | Anaerobic cover | Metallic taste, neuropathy with long courses; no alcohol | (Lung Abscess)
- | Ptyalism, altered taste, increased appetite and thirst | Hormonal | Small frequent snacks help | (Physiological changes in pregnancy)
Study material on Taste
- cat 2 2014 — Source Paper Awaiting Edit
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Practice questions on Taste
For the sense of taste, the primary sensory receptors are located in the:
- Olfactory epithelium
- Inner ear
- Retina
- Taste buds
Answer: D. Taste buds, located primarily on the tongue, house the gustatory receptor cells responsible for detecting tastes.
What cranial nerve supplies taste innervation for the posterior tongue?
- V
- VII
- IX
- XI
- XII
Answer: C. ** The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) provides taste innervation to the posterior third of the tongue. CN VII (facial) supplies taste to the anterior two-thirds, while CN V provides general sensation but not taste. --- ---
What cranial nerve supplies taste innervation for the posterior tongue?
- Facial nerve (CN VII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
- Vagus nerve (CN X)
- Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Answer: B. The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) is responsible for taste sensation from the posterior one-third of the tongue.
What cranial nerve supplies taste innervation for the posterior tongue?
- Facial nerve (CN VII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
- Vagus nerve (CN X)
- Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Answer: B. The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) provides taste innervation to the posterior one-third of the tongue.
What cranial nerve supplies taste innervation for the posterior tongue?
- Facial nerve (CN VII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
- Vagus nerve (CN X)
- Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
Answer: B. The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) provides taste innervation to the posterior one-third of the tongue.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation from the posterior one-third of the tongue?
- Facial nerve (CN VII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
- Vagus nerve (CN X)
- Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Answer: B. The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) provides general sensation and taste innervation to the posterior one-third of the tongue. The facial nerve (CN VII) handles taste from the anterior two-thirds, and the vagus nerve (CN X) provides taste from the epiglottis.