A high-concentration NaCl solution does not stimulate the human trigeminal nerve at the tip of the tongue.

Conclusion. A 3 M NaCl solution does not stimulate the trigeminal nerve in the human tongue. Objectives. In rats, the trigeminal nerve has been reported to respond when the tongue is stimulated by a solution with an NaCl concentration of 0.4 M or greater. We have attempted to clarify whether or not...

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Published in:	Acta Oto-Laryngologica Vol. 127; no. 7; pp. 754 - 760
Main Authors:	Komiyama A, Kobayakawa T, Toda H, Gotow N, Ikeda M, Saito S
Format:	diagnostic images research tables/charts tracings Journal Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jul2007
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