ízlelidegeket
Izlelidegeket, meaning taste buds in Hungarian, are sensory organs responsible for our sense of taste. They are microscopic structures found primarily on the tongue, but also on the roof of the mouth, in the throat, and even on the epiglottis. Each taste bud contains several specialized cells, including gustatory cells, which are the actual taste receptors. These cells are constantly regenerating, with a lifespan of about 10 to 14 days.
When food or drink enters the mouth, dissolved molecules interact with these gustatory cells. This interaction