Taste receptor cells in the pancreas enable it to detect the presence of sugar. Artificial sweeteners are also "tasted" by it. But unlike our tongue's taste buds, it doesn't send these sensations back to the brain. Instead, the pancreas uses this sensory data to maintain a healthy hormonal balance and blood glucose levels.
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