Research Article
Effects and Mechanisms of Tastants on the Gustatory-Salivary Reflex in Human Minor Salivary Glands
Figure 1
Changes in LMSG secretion following stimulation with five basic tastes. High concentrations (Nos. 3–5) of each of the five basic tastes (S, N, T, Q, and G) elicited a significant increase in LMSG secretion in human participants (), although lower concentrations (Nos. 1 and 2) of each solution caused no significant change. Ordinate: a percentage (%) of the resting saliva. , .
(a) Sweet stimulation |
(b) Salty stimulation |
(c) Sour stimulation |
(d) Bitter stimulation |
(e) Umami stimulation |