Explain the Functioning of the Sense of Taste and List

question 39

Essay

Explain the functioning of the sense of taste and list the four primary tastes.

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Definitions:

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, providing most of the eye's optical power.

Lens

A piece of glass or other transparent material shaped to concentrate or disperse light rays, used in glasses, cameras, and various optical instruments.

Light

Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight, as well as having applications in technology and communication.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that captures images and sends them to the brain via the optic nerve.