Contrary to Popular Belief, There Is No Tongue Map in Which

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True/False

Contrary to popular belief, there is no tongue map in which different regions of the tongue are responsive to different tastes.

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Definitions:

Abduction/Adduction

Movements that refer to the motion of a limb away from or towards the central axis of the body.

Depression/Elevation

Movements referring to the lowering (depression) and raising (elevation) of body parts, like the jaw or shoulders.

Opposition

The movement or capability of positioning one's thumb against the fingertips of the same hand, enabling grasping and manipulation of objects.

Pronation

The movement of rotating the forearm or foot so that the palm or sole is facing downwards or backwards.