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the nose, the so-called " taste" of spices is not perceived 

 when they are eaten. If cinnamon, e.g., is chewed under 

 such circumstances, the only sensation felt is a sort of hot 



FIG. 60. The upper surface of the tongue, i, 2, circumvallate papillae; 3, 

 fungiform papillae ; 4, filiform papillae. 



feeling in the mouth. Some of the most nauseous medi- 

 cines have really no taste, or very little. If the nose be 

 held, they can be swallowed without disgust 



