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The Amount of Energy Needed by the Body to Perform

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The amount of energy needed by the body to perform essential functions such as breathing is the ________.


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Basic Tastes

The primary sensory experiences of human taste perception, traditionally classified as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Umami

Umami is one of the five basic tastes, alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, and is characterized by a savory flavor found in foods like tomatoes, cheese, and soy sauce.

Olfactory Receptor

A sensory receptor specialized for detecting odors, located in the mucous membrane of the nose.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like fashion to transport particles or fluids.

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