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How Many Types Of Sensory Receptors Exist On Tongue?
Hi, My question is, how many different types of sensory receptors exist on our tongue? I know there are taste receptors, are there more different types of receptors; for instance, thermoreceptor and mechanoreceptor? I am looking forward hearing from you. Jasmin
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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There are many types of receptors present on tongue. some of them are for
a. Taste (Different for different tastes)
b. Sensation( includes touch and pain)
c. thermo receptors
etc
So, please send details regarding your question for which you want this.
All the best.
There are many types of receptors present on tongue. some of them are for
a. Taste (Different for different tastes)
b. Sensation( includes touch and pain)
c. thermo receptors
etc
So, please send details regarding your question for which you want this.
All the best.
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