how come our tongue can sense temperature and texture?

Question

How come our tongue can sense temperature? Also, why it can tell different texture of food?

Answer 1

Because it has temperature and texture sensors? WTF?

If you're asking why it evolved that way, it's because it's a competitive advantage to be able to eat things without dying.

Answer 2

Gustatory or taste cells react to food and beverages. These surface cells in the mouth send taste information to their nerve fibers. The taste cells are clustered in the taste buds of the mouth and throat. Many of the small bumps that can be seen on the tongue contain taste buds..........

texture, temperature, and the sensations from the common chemical sense, combine with odors to produce a perception of flavor.

Answer 3

Magic.