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What Happens When You Burn Your Tongue?

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Have you ever been so excited to eat that first piece of pizza, but you burn your tongue because it’s so hot? What exactly is happening inside your mouth?

Read More:
Glossitis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001053.htm
“Glossitis is a problem in which the tongue is swollen and changes color, often making the surface of the tongue appear smooth.”

Lingual papilla
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingual_papilla
“Lingual papillae (singular papilla) are the small, nipple or hair–like structures on the upper surface of the tongue that give the tongue its characteristic rough texture.”

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Taste Buds
http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/wellness/a5789/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-taste-buds-119709/
“You probably already know that your taste buds have something to do with your food preferences, but you’ll likely be surprised to learn how deeply those preferences are rooted in your body’s survival instincts.”
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