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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Gastrointestinal Chemosensation



Did you know that your tongue isn't the only organ that can taste sugar?

Your Gut Has Taste Receptors Too.

Fascinating article.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2007 10:24 AM

    That photo requires a WARNING - GRAPHIC MATERIAL ALARM

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2007 10:34 AM

    Looks like that stomach is about to explode.

    -pez

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  3. Shover RobotAugust 21, 2007 11:53 AM

    Yeah! He's Gonna Bust That Balloon!!

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  4. nancAugust 21, 2007 1:49 PM

    EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

    my eyes - my eyes!

    now i must go wash them out with soap!

    *:(

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  5. cubeAugust 21, 2007 1:59 PM

    Imagine the aftertaste...

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  6. BrookeAugust 21, 2007 4:40 PM

    GAH!

    I'd use bleach if I were you, Nanc! :S

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  7. cubeAugust 21, 2007 6:18 PM

    brooke: This guy has taste -- receptors. Lots of them.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 21, 2007 8:41 PM

    MANY GI taste receptors.

    -pez

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