chemestetiske
Chemestetiske, or the chemesthetic sense, refers to the detection of chemical stimuli by sensory nerves in mucous membranes, typically producing sensations such as burning, cooling, tingling, stinging, or irritation. It is primarily mediated by the trigeminal nerve and is distinct from taste (gustation) and smell (olfaction). Chemesthesis contributes to how we experience flavor and irritation in the mouth, throat, and nasal passages.
The sensations arise when chemical compounds activate receptors on free nerve endings. A key group involves
Common examples include capsaicin producing burning, menthol creating cooling, and wasabi or mustard oils causing pungency.
In research and clinical contexts, chemesthesis is studied alongside gustation and olfaction to understand comprehensive flavor