These are all receptors that react to certain kinds of stimuli. The chemoreceptors react when there are changes in chemical concentrations within the body; the mechanoreceptors detect pressure or distorted stimuli; and the nocioreceptors send signals of pain to the spinal cord and brain.
Spicy food actually does not have a specific location in the taste buds of the tongue. This is the reason why it is not considered a flavor but rather a sensation. Spicy food stimulates the release of chemicals and signals to the brain which are detected by these different kinds of receptors.
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There are <em><u>four types of neuroglia</u></em> found within the central nervous system:
<u>Astrocytes</u> :
It maintains the blood brain barrier and preserve the chemical environment by recycling ions and neurotransmitters.
<u>Oligodendrocytes</u> :
The myelinate axons in the central nervous system and provide an overall structural framework.
<u>Ependymal cells</u> :
The line ventricles (brain) and central canal (spine) and are involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.
<u>Microglia</u> :
It removes cell debris, wastes and pathogens via phagocytosis.
