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Which sense is responsible for detecting chemicals in the environment?
Which sense is responsible for detecting chemicals in the environment?
- Hearing
- Vision
- Olfaction (correct)
- Gustation
What is the evolutionary drive behind innate preferences for sweets?
What is the evolutionary drive behind innate preferences for sweets?
- To avoid poisons
- To pair with rewarding stimuli
- To activate the umami taste
- To identify foods that provide energy (correct)
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic tastes?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic tastes?
- Spicy (correct)
- Sour
- Umami
- Salt
What can activate the sweet taste sensation?
What can activate the sweet taste sensation?
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What is the role of smell in flavor perception?
What is the role of smell in flavor perception?
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Which sense is responsible for detecting chemicals in the environment?
Which sense is responsible for detecting chemicals in the environment?
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What is the evolutionary drive behind innate preferences for sweets?
What is the evolutionary drive behind innate preferences for sweets?
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What can activate the umami taste sensation?
What can activate the umami taste sensation?
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What is the new evidence suggesting a sixth sense?
What is the new evidence suggesting a sixth sense?
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What is the role of the cortex in flavor perception?
What is the role of the cortex in flavor perception?
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