The Human

What do we use our tongue for?

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Correct answer

Tasting

Explanation

The tongue is a muscular hydrostat which is unique to vertebrates (i.e. humans and skeletal animals). It is hugely agile and is used for tasting, but also for moving food around the mouth. The tongue is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly supplied with nerves and blood vessels

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Question added 2012-05-04