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3.04 Sensory functions
and disorders of the
tongue and skin
3.04 Understand the functions and
disorders of the sensory system
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3.04 Understand the functions and
disorders of the sensory system
Essential Questions
• What are the functions of the sensory system?
• What are some disorders of the sensory system?
• How are sensory system disorders treated?
• How do you relate the body’s communication to
the sensory system?
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the
functions of the tongue
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the
functions of the tongue
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Gustatory receptors
(*taste buds-the
papilla on the tongue)
Can you identify the
cranial nerves?
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disorders of the sensory system
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Taste Trivia
Did you know???
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An adult has on average
9,000 taste buds (a child even
10,000)
More buds means the
individual perceives more
types of taste
The spicy foods (like chili
peppers) stimulate the pain
receptors, not the taste buds
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disorders of the sensory system
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Structures of the tongue: taste buds
Agreeable or disagreeable?
Identify the taste bud.
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disorders of the sensory system
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Structures of the tongue: taste buds
Agreeable or disagreeable?
Identify the taste bud.
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disorders of the sensory system
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Structures of the tongue: taste buds
Agreeable or disagreeable?
Identify the taste bud.
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disorders of the sensory system
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Structures of the tongue: taste buds
Agreeable or disagreeable?
Identify the taste bud.
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the
functions of the tongue
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Taste
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disorders of the sensory system
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Sense of Taste
What is the relationship between the
sense of taste and the sense of smell?
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the
functions of the tongue
Taste Activity
Do you like all of your taste buds?
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disorders of the sensory system
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Disorders of the tongue
Glossitis-inflammation of the tongue
Gloss
What
itis
causes glossitis? Exposure to irritants (burn,
spicy foods, tobacco, etc., virus or bacteria
What
are the benefits of good oral hygiene in
treatment and prevention of glossitis?
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disorders of the sensory system
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Disorders of the tongue
Strawberry tongue
due to scarlet fever
What are other causes of
strawberry tongue?
Vitamin deficiences, toxic
shock syndrome
How is it treated?
Eliminate the cause,
antibiotics, avoid
additional irritation
How are disorders of the tongue relevant to taste?
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Disorders of the tongue:
*Thrush-yeast infection that
causes white patches in the
mouth and on the tongue
*Who gets it? Common in people with
suppressed immune systems (babies,
chemotherapy, AIDS, etc.),
people on antibiotics for a long period
of time
Treatement: Antifungal medications
How are disorders of the tongue relevant to health?
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disorders of the sensory system
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The Skin
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the sensory
functions of the skin
Touch
Tactile corpuscles
(receptors)
Temperature
sensors
Pain
receptors
Referred pain
 Phantom pain
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the
functions of the skin
Touch
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disorders of the sensory system
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Understanding the
functions of the skin
Touch Activity
Guess what’s in the bag?
Shhh…
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disorders of the sensory system
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Disorders of the skin
How do you think the disorders of the skin
pictured impact the sensory function of the skin?
Burns
(1st, 2nd, 3rd degree)
Dermatitis
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disorders of the sensory system
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Disorders of the skin
• Psoriasis-chronic inflammatory skin disease
with silvery patches
• Urticaria-itching skin usually with the
development of hives or welts and
usually caused by an allergic reaction
• *Phantom paincommon following an amputation;
the patient may complain of their foot,
toes, itching and/or hurting when they
are no longer there.
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disorders of the sensory system
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3.04 Understand the functions and
disorders of the sensory system
Essential Questions
• What are the functions of the sensory system?
• What are some disorders of the sensory system?
• How are sensory system disorders treated?
• How do you relate the body’s communication to
the sensory system?
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disorders of the sensory system
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3.04 Sensory functions and
disorders of the tongue and skin
The End
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disorders of the sensory system
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