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This video provides an introduction to the sense of taste, as well as the role that smell plays in tasting. Topics covered include: basic tastes; the influence of temperature on flavor; how gustation works; and the important role of saliva in the process. Physicians describe factors that lead to the inability to taste, and emphasize the importance of caring for the tongue and taste buds. 22 minutes. © 2001.
Part of the Understanding Our Five Senses Video Series.