Gustation: Gustation is another term used to describe the sense of taste. It involves the detection and perception of different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
Papillae: Papillae are small bumps or protrusions on the surface of our tongues where taste buds are located. They contain taste receptor cells that help detect flavors.
Olfaction: Olfaction refers to our sense of smell. The combination of both taste and smell greatly influences our perception of flavor.