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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.6
Why might an individual have a strong preference for spicy foods, despite their pain-inducing properties?
Consuming spicy food is a cultural practice that overrides pain receptors over time.
Spicy foods are more nutritionally beneficial than non-spicy foods.
They are genetically predisposed to prefer spicy flavors.
The body's response to capsaicin includes the release of endorphins, creating a sensation of pleasure or relief.
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