Scientists at the University of Maryland (USA) have discovered taste receptors in smooth muscles of the lungs and trachea.
This finding shows that in addition to the mouth, lungs and windpipe people also have " taste ."
Illustration. (Internet source)
According to scientists, unlike the taste receptor of the tongue, the receptors of the lungs and trachea cannot " taste " the sour, sweet, salty and spicy taste that can only produce a taste response. stimulating.
The scientists conducted experiments and detected receptors of the lungs and trachea after " tasting " the stimulating compound will cause smooth muscles to relax, thereby causing the airways to expand.
This finding has important implications for the treatment of asthma or chronic pneumonia.