00:00These tiny buds on your tongue do far more than help you enjoy food.
00:05They're powerful sensory organs.
00:08Taste buds are microscopic clusters of specialized cells that detect five core flavors.
00:14Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.
00:19Each bud sends electrical signals to your brain within milliseconds,
00:23helping guide digestion, nutrition, and even safety by warning against toxins.
00:30Medically, taste buds constantly regenerate, reflecting the health of nerves, saliva, and oral tissues.
00:39When taste changes, it can signal infections, nerve damage, or systemic disease.
00:46Flavor isn't just pleasure.
00:48It's biology, protection, and communication.
00:53All happening on the surface of your tongue.
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