59 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of omnivores?
They can only eat plants
What are the three most ubiquitous animal species on earth that are omnivorous?
Cockroaches, rats, and humans
Which sense is considered the 'hidden sense' when it comes to eating and drinking?
Smell
Which taste sensation is associated with ripeness and vitamin C?
Sour
Which type of papillae on the tongue is most sensitive and responsible for immediate detection of taste?
Fungiform papillae
What are the two basic types of receptors present on the microvilli of taste buds?
Ion gated channels and protein gated channels
Which system is responsible for our perception of objects and their properties contacting the body?
Somatosensation and Proprioception system
What is the role of pattern recognition in our sense of smell?
To match glomerular patterns to previously experienced patterns
What happens to our sense of taste when we lose our sense of smell?
It becomes completely lost
Which of the following is NOT a component of fat perception in food?
Pressure
What is the main role of the olfactory system in our sense of smell?
To detect chemicals
What is the relationship between somatosensation and proprioception?
Proprioception is a component of somatosensation
Which of the following is true about the olfactory receptors in humans?
The olfactory receptors are randomly distributed across the olfactory epithelium
What is the purpose of the soft palate during eating and drinking?
To prevent food and drink from entering the nose
What is the role of the glomeruli in the olfactory bulb?
To converge information from different olfactory receptor types
Which part of the brain is directly involved in processing fear related to smell?
Amygdala (AC)
What is the function of the olfactory mucosa?
To clear old smells away
How do volatiles in food reach the olfactory receptors during eating?
They are pumped into the nasopharynx during chewing and on exhalation
Which part of the brain is considered the primary taste cortex?
Insula
What is the main function of the common chemical sense?
To identify and remove harmful chemical irritants from the skin
What is the term used to describe the selective responsiveness of certain fibers in the chorda tympani to different tastes?
Labelled lines
What are the three groups of people based on their sensitivity to the bitter tasting chemical PROP?
Non-tasters, Tasters, and Supertasters
What is the main difference between non-tasters, tasters, and supertasters?
Their sensitivity to sweet and bitter tastes
What sensory dimensions can we experience according to many researchers?
Intensity, Hot/cold, and Hedonics
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of herbivores?
Short guts to maximize digestion
Which of the following is a specific approach of herbivores mentioned in the text?
Browsing
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carnivores?
Higher in protein, longer guts
Which of the following is a specific approach of carnivores mentioned in the text?
Hunting
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parasites?
Parasite needs its host and gains the most
Which of the following taste sensations is associated with energy and is generally pleasant?
Sweet
What is the primary location of the sense of taste on the tongue?
On the sides of the tongue
Which type of taste bud papillae is the most sensitive and responsible for immediate detection of taste?
Fungiform papillae
What type of receptors are present on the microvilli of taste buds?
Ion gated channels and protein gated channels
Which taste sensation is associated with toxicity and is generally unpleasant?
Bitter
What is the role of smell in our perception of taste?
Smell enhances the perception of taste
Which part of the brain is considered the primary taste cortex?
Insula
What is the main function of the common chemical sense?
To allow for the identification and removal of harmful chemical irritants
What are the three most ubiquitous animal species on earth that are omnivorous?
Humans, dogs, and bears
What is the term used to describe the selective responsiveness of certain fibers in the chorda tympani to different tastes?
Labelled lines
What is the role of pattern recognition in our sense of smell?
To recognize unique neural patterns
What are the two basic types of receptors present on the microvilli of taste buds?
Sweet and bitter
What is the primary goal for all animals?
Survival
What are the principle types of feeding strategies that animals adopt?
Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
What are the characteristics of herbivores?
They have to deal with cellulose
What are the characteristics of carnivores?
They spend little time eating
What are the characteristics of parasites?
They spend little time eating
What is the relationship between feeding strategies and an animal's size, genes, and habitat?
Feeding strategies are influenced by an animal's size, genes, and habitat
Which of the following is NOT a pathway through which smell can be accessed?
By inhaling through the mouth
What is the term used to describe the issue of how odour location is perceived when it is in the mouth?
Binding problem
Which of the following is NOT a function of the olfactory mucosa?
Production of mucus
How many different olfactory receptors are there in humans?
300-500
What happens when chemicals bind to the G-proteins in olfactory receptor neurons?
Depolarization of the cell and action potential
Where does information from each olfactory receptor type converge in the olfactory bulb?
Glomeruli
Which of the following is true about the perception of odors in the olfactory system?
The olfactory system recognizes odors based on the pattern of activity across the glomeruli.
What is the main function of the somatosensation and proprioception system?
To perceive objects and their properties contacting the body
What is the relationship between taste and smell in the mouth?
They are treated linguistically as a single entity.
What happens to the sense of taste when the sense of smell is lost?
The sense of taste becomes bland.
What is the main role of the olfactory system in our sense of smell?
To recognize patterns in odors
How do volatiles in food reach the olfactory receptors during eating?
Through the air inhaled through the nose
Test your knowledge on the neural pathways involved in taste perception. Learn about the chorda tympani nerve, nucleus of the solitary tract, insula, and orbitofrontal cortices. Explore how taste information is processed and routed in the brain.
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