Code: Class7-SCI3-15082026
Class: Class 7
Subject: EVS
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Human Sense Organ – The Tongue

Question #2454
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the tongue as a sense organ?
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Question #2455
What is the tongue mainly composed of, allowing for its incredible flexibility and movement?
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Question #2456
Where are taste buds primarily located on the tongue?
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Question #2457
Not all papillae on the tongue contain taste buds. Which type of papillae is primarily responsible for giving the tongue its rough texture and helping to grip food, but does NOT contain taste buds?
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Question #2458
What is the correct sequence of events when you taste food?
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Question #2459
Imagine you bite into a dry cracker. Why does it take a moment before you can fully taste its flavor?
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Question #2460
How does the tongue primarily contribute to speech?
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Question #2461
What is the term for the soft, chewed mass of food that the tongue helps to form before swallowing?
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Question #2462
During swallowing, what is the tongue's role in moving food from the mouth to the throat?
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Question #2463
After taste buds detect a flavor, how is this information conveyed to the brain for interpretation?
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Question #2464
Why does food often taste bland or unappetizing when you have a severe cold and your nose is blocked?
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Question #2465
The idea that specific areas of the tongue (tip for sweet, sides for sour, etc.) are solely responsible for specific tastes is a common misconception. What is the current scientific understanding?
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Question #2466
Why is it important to clean your tongue as part of your daily oral hygiene routine, in addition to brushing your teeth?
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Question #2467
Besides sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, what is the fifth basic taste that receptors on the tongue can detect?
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Question #2468
Which of the following activities heavily relies on the tongue's ability to move food around in the mouth?
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Question #2469
If a person cannot taste anything sweet, which specific type of taste receptor cells might be malfunctioning in their taste buds?
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Question #2470
Similar to fingerprints, what unique characteristic of the tongue is sometimes suggested to be distinctive to each individual?
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Question #2471
The tongue helps with the mechanical digestion of food. Which of these is an example of mechanical digestion?
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Question #2472
If you accidentally burn your tongue with hot food, it usually recovers within a few days. This rapid healing highlights the tongue's:
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Question #2473
What is the role of sensory nerves connected to the taste buds?
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Question #2474
As people age, their sense of taste can sometimes diminish. What is a possible reason for this?
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Question #2475
A scientist explains that 'taste' is what your tongue detects, while 'flavor' is a more complex experience. What does 'flavor' typically include in addition to taste?
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Question #2476
A person suddenly finds it difficult to articulate words clearly, and they also struggle to move food around in their mouth while eating. Which part of their body is most likely experiencing a problem?
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Question #2477
Sometimes, a white or yellowish coating can appear on the tongue. What is this usually an indication of?
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Question #2478
The tongue is highly adaptable and recovers quickly from minor injuries or changes in its environment. What is the main reason for this resilience?
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Question #2479
Why might babies and young children often prefer sweet foods and be more sensitive to bitter tastes compared to adults?
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Question #2480
The tongue has both intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. What is the primary difference in their function?
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Question #2481
Why are humans generally more sensitive to bitter tastes than to sweet tastes, meaning we can detect bitter substances in very small amounts?
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Question #2482
How does the tongue assist in drinking liquids?
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Question #2483
If you eat something very salty, and then immediately eat something else that is only mildly salty, the second food might taste less salty or even bland. This phenomenon is an example of:
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