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AP Psychology
Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.6
Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
3.6 Chemical Senses
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How does spicy food trigger a sensation of heat or pain rather than a basic taste?
It stimulates pain receptors on the tongue.
It heats up the mouth's temperature.
It causes physical damage to tongue cells.
It alters the pH balance of saliva.
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AP Psychology - 3.6 Chemical Senses
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Sensation
Basic taste
Heat
Pain
Spicy Food
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