taste cell

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Noun taste cell has 1 sense

taste cell, gustatory cell - an epithelial cell in a taste bud that activates sensory fibers of the facial nerve or the glossopharyngeal nerve or the vagus nerve
--₁ is a kind of epithelial cell
--₁ is a part of tastebud, taste bud, gustatory organ

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Taste Cell

Description:

A taste cell, also known as a gustatory cell, is a specialized cell found in the taste buds that detects and transmits information about the sense of taste. These cells are responsible for perceiving different taste sensations such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) a cell in the taste buds

b) a specialized sensory cell responsible for the perception of taste

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun:

a) I learned in biology class that taste cells are responsible for sending signals to the brain about the food we eat.

b) The taste buds on the tongue contain numerous taste cells, each with specific receptors for detecting different flavors.

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