3. something inserted or to be inserted. 4. an extra leaf or section, as an advertisement, printed independently, for binding or tipping into a book or periodical. [1520â30; < Latin inserere to put in, insert =in- in-2 + serere to link together] inâ¢sertâ²aâ¢ble, adj.
Saliva is needed for the proper functioning of the tongue. A dry tongue can't taste a thing so saliva helps the tongue and our sense of taste by keeping it wet. Saliva moistens food and helps to break it down, which in turn makes it easier for the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth for swallowing.
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floor of the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication.It is the primary organ of taste (gustation), as much of its upper surface is covered in taste buds.The tongue's upper surface is also covered in numerous lingual papillae.he tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floor of the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication.