title: Multisensory Processing of Gustatory Stimuli.
abstract: Gustatory perception is inherently multimodal, since approximately the same time that intra-oral stimuli activate taste receptors, somatosensory information is concurrently sent to the CNS. We review evidence that gustatory perception is intrinsically linked to concurrent somatosensory processing. We will show that processing of multisensory information can occur at the level of the taste cells through to the gustatory cortex. We will also focus on the fact that the same chemical and physical stimuli that activate the taste system also activate the somatosensory system (SS), but they may provide different types of information to guide behavior.
authors: Department of Neurobiology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 ; Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 ; Center of Neuroengineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710.
authors: S A
authors: SA
authors: Simon
authors: The J.B. Pierce Laboratory 290 Congress Avenue New Haven, CT 06519.
authors: I E
authors: IE
authors: de Araujo
authors: Department of Neurobiology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710.
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Stapleton
authors: Department of Neurobiology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 ; Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 ; Center of Neuroengineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 ; Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience of Natal Natal RN, Brazil 59066-060 ; Brain and Mind Institute, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland 1015.
authors: M A L
authors: MA
authors: Nicolelis
keywords: fixed ratio schedule; generalized linear model; gustation; licking; multisensory integration; nicotine; sodium chloride; somatosensation; trigeminal system