Taste bud

Taste buds are small 'bumps' on the tongue. They are the sense organs which detect the taste of things that go into the mouth. They are involved in detecting the five (known) elements of taste perception: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami. 

 Other websites 
 Beyond the Tongue Map
 Taste Perception: Cracking the Code 
 Scientists Explore the Workings of Taste Buds from National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation, July 22, 2005

Category:Sensory system