Basilisks (common Harry Potter term for snakes) are notorious for their tongues. Although not similar to the anatomy of a human's, tongues also play a major role in the digestive system. Without the tongue, people would not be able to taste, swallow or talk. Please answer these following questions using the links provided to learn how our tongues support the digestive process, also.



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Questions About Your Tongue

• What are the three different functions of the tongue?
  
  
• What are the taste organs also known as on the surface of the tongue?
  
  
• These organs grip the food and help move it around in your mouth so you can experience all the different tastes. What are the “little bumps” called that help you taste, and approximately how many does every person have on their tongue?
  
  
• How does the tongue assist the food into the rest of the body to continue the digestion process?
  
  

Websites to Explore

Yahoo Encyclopedia - Tongue
Kids Health