gustatory pore

porus gustatorius

The minute opening of a taste bud on the surface of the oral mucosa through which the gustatory hairs of the specialised neuroepithelial gustatory cells project.

Type Organ
Latin Name porus gustatorius
FMA ID 63589

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gustatory pore?
The minute opening of a taste bud on the surface of the oral mucosa through which the gustatory hairs of the specialised neuroepithelial gustatory cells project.
What is the Latin name for the gustatory pore?
The Latin name for the gustatory pore is porus gustatorius.

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