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.
Life will become miserable without tongue. Therefore we should take great care of this organ which is made up of muscles. Function of the tongue. 1  On the surface of the tongue there are tiny papillae, they are in large number and the main function of the papilla is they act as taste buds. 2  Tongue can distinguish the taste of the food, such as bitter, sour, sweet and salty. 3  Tongue is responsible for speech.