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[Dysgeusia in clinical practice. 1. Physiology]
P Vescovi1, S Frigeri, P Caccioli
1Università degli Studi di Parma.
Dental Cadmos
|March 31, 1991
Summary
The human sense of taste involves peripheral receptors and central neural pathways. This study details the anatomical basis of taste perception, from papillae receptors to the gustatory cortex.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Context:
- The sense of taste is mediated by complex interactions between chemical stimuli and specialized receptors.
- Understanding the neural pathways of taste perception is crucial for various fields, including neuroscience and medicine.
Purpose:
- To elucidate the anatomical underpinnings of taste perception.
- To describe the peripheral and central pathways involved in gustation.
Summary:
- Taste perception relies on four primary flavors resulting from chemical interactions with papillae receptors.
- Nervous impulses travel via cranial nerves (VII, IX, X) to the tractus solitarius nucleus.
- Further processing occurs, leading to taste sensation with the primary cortical site located between the Silvian and Rolandic sulci.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational understanding of the gustatory system's anatomy.
- Highlights the neural circuitry from peripheral stimulation to central processing of taste.