Fill in the blank: Taste buds are associated with bumps on the tongue called ________.
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Taste buds are associated with bumps on the tongue called _____.
Mechanical Digestion:
Mechanical digestion is a physical process and involves the physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces. For example, chewing of food. As the food is broken down into smaller pieces, more of its surface area is exposed to the action of digestive enzymes.
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Taste, Touch & Smell: Proprioception & the Somatosensory System
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Learn about the touch, smell, and taste receptors. Understand what taste receptors are and discover how the olfactory system and sensorimotor systems work.
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