10 Questions
Which sense is responsible for detecting chemicals in the environment?
Olfaction
What is the evolutionary drive behind innate preferences for sweets?
To identify foods that provide energy
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic tastes?
Spicy
What can activate the sweet taste sensation?
Sugars, peptides, or amino acids
What is the role of smell in flavor perception?
It enhances the perception of taste
Which sense is responsible for detecting chemicals in the environment?
Olfaction
What is the evolutionary drive behind innate preferences for sweets?
Energy conservation
What can activate the umami taste sensation?
Guanosine monophosphate (GMP)
What is the new evidence suggesting a sixth sense?
Carbohydrates
What is the role of the cortex in flavor perception?
Integration of multiple sensations
Test your knowledge on chemical sensory perception, specifically gustation and olfaction. Learn about taste and smell, chemoreceptors, and the evolutionary drives behind our innate preferences for sweets and avoidance of bitter substances. See if you can understand how we can develop a liking for bitter things when paired with rewarding stimuli.
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