Humans detect taste with taste receptor cells. These are clustered in taste buds and scattered in other areas of the body. Each taste bud has a pore that opens out to the surface of the tongue enabling molecules and ions taken into the mouth to reach the receptor cells inside.1  salty.2  sour. 3  sweet. 4  bitter.5  umami.umans detect taste with taste receptor cells. These are clustered in taste buds and scattered in other areas of the body. Each taste bud has a pore that opens out to the surface of the tongue enabling molecules and ions taken into the mouth to reach the receptor cells inside. 1  salty. 2  sour. 3  sweet. 4  bitter. 5  umami.
Raynaud's Syndrome May be the Cause of Your Fiery Fingertips. Another major cause of burning fingertips is Reynaud's Syndrome. This condition is brought about when the blood vessels that supply the hands and/or feet narrow. In individuals with Reynaud's, episodes of burning fingertips are exacerbated by exposure to cold.
Overview. Sensations are carried to the brain through neurons in the spinal cord. If the blood supply to the nerves is limited or the nerve is otherwise damaged it can produce the feeling that your finger âfell asleepâ. Permanent or severe blood loss (ischemia) can result in permanent nerve damage. Nerves in the fingers can be damaged when the blood supply is decreased over time, like in diabetes.