Editing Sensory neuron (section)

==== Taste ====
Taste sensation is facilitated by specialized sensory neurons located in the taste buds of the tongue and other parts of the mouth and throat. These sensory neurons are responsible for detecting different taste qualities, such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory. When you eat or drink something, chemicals in the food or liquid interact with receptors on these sensory neurons, triggering signals that are sent to the brain. The brain then processes these signals and interprets them as specific taste sensations, allowing you to perceive and enjoy the flavors of the foods you consume. <ref>{{cite book |vauthors=Vincis R, Fontanini A |chapter=Central taste anatomy and physiology |title=Smell and Taste |journal=Handb Clin Neurol |series=Handbook of Clinical Neurology |volume=164 |issue= |pages=187–204 |date=2019 |pmid=31604547 |pmc=6989094 |doi=10.1016/B978-0-444-63855-7.00012-5 |isbn=978-0-444-63855-7 }}</ref> When taste receptor cells are stimulated by the binding of these chemical compounds (tastants), it can lead to changes in the flow of ions, such as sodium (Na+), calcium (Ca2+), and potassium (K+), across the cell membrane. <ref>{{cite journal |vauthors=Taruno A, Nomura K, Kusakizako T, Ma Z, Nureki O, Foskett JK |title=Taste transduction and channel synapses in taste buds |journal=Pflugers Arch |volume=473 |issue=1 |pages=3–13 |date=January 2021 |pmid=32936320 |pmc=9386877 |doi=10.1007/s00424-020-02464-4 }}</ref> In response to tastant binding, ion channels on the taste receptor cell membrane can open or close. This can lead to depolarization of the cell membrane, creating an electrical signal.

Similar to [[olfactory receptor]]s, [[taste receptor]]s (gustatory receptors) in [[taste bud]]s interact with chemicals in food to produce an [[action potential]].