The tongue is one of the most important organs of the human being. Without it, we would not be able to process food correctly, savor or swallow it. In addition, communication would be very difficult, since without this body it is not possible to articulate the words well.
Discover below the most curious facts about our tongue:
Each tongue is unique. The impression of the tongue imprint is different in each person so it can be used as an identification element.
It is formed by 17 muscles. Thanks to them, it is the strongest and most flexible organ of the human body.
Newborns have taste buds throughout the mouth. With time they disappear and only those that are in the tongue remain. That yes, although its number is reduced, we have about 10 thousand taste buds!
Taste buds capture tastes, not taste. To distinguish the flavors we need the smell. That is why if you eat a candy covering your nose you will notice that it is sweet but you will not know its real flavor.
It is the part of the body that heals most quickly. The tissues that form it and the constant contact with the saliva make the sores and small wounds disappear in a short time.
It does not get tired. The tongue is the only voluntary muscle group that does not fatigue after use.
Genetic movements Approximately 60% of the population can bend the tongue in a "U" shape by making a tube thanks to a shared gene.
Take good care of your tongue because, although sometimes they tell us that we have it too long, we only have one!