ABSTRACT
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Receptor processes in gustation can be investigated effectively in non-mammalian and rodent models. However, as interest shifts to higher-order relays of the central nervous system, it is increasingly important to the relationship among neurophysiology, psychophysics, and clinical practice that neural activity be assessed in animals that share sensory values closely with humans. This was the primary impetus for
the development of a primate model of gustation. The value of this model is further enhanced by the animal’s being alert. This offers several advantages, among which are the following.
