Saturday, February 16, 2013

sciencephotolibrary: Human tongue surface, coloured scanning...


sciencephotolibrary:
Human tongue surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The tongue is covered in many backward facing projections called filiform papillae, which sense pressure. The papillae have a scaly appearance because they are constantly shedding their top layer of skin.
The things that help us say “Yum”!

Source: http://thechefslab.tumblr.com/post/43266925541

SEM, Photo, Science, Eats

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