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Testicles have taste buds that can detect sweet flavours - and they're vital for fertility

Adopted from Daily Mail
Testicles have taste buds that can detect sweet flavours - and they're essential for reproduction.

Scientists say that, despite being a long way from the mouth, taste receptors on the testicles and anus can also detect the savory taste of umami - the amino acid in soy sauce.

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