The functions of the tongue are :-
- The tongue helps us taste different flavors and distinguish between sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes.
- It helps in moving food around the mouth to break it down into smaller pieces, making it easier to swallow and digest.
- The tongue plays a crucial role in forming sounds and words, allowing us to communicate and speak different languages.
- It pushes food to the back of the mouth and triggers the swallowing reflex to move food from the mouth to the esophagus and down into the stomach.
- The rough surface of the tongue helps remove food particles, bacteria, and dead cells from the mouth, contributing to oral hygiene.
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