Flavor Preferences,our Likes and Dislikes Are Said to Have a "Homeostatic

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Multiple Choice

Flavor preferences,our likes and dislikes are said to have a "homeostatic value".Which of the following is the best example of this homeostatic value for taste preferences?

• A) The temperature, smell and texture of foods will influence its overall taste.
• B) Alkaloids are chemical compounds in plants that are frequently toxic "antifeedant" chemicals. Alkaloids are often unpleasantly bitter.
• C) Capsaicin is a chemical compound in chili peppers. Nociceptors in the mouth respond to this chemical with the sensation of heat.
• D) Monosodium glutamate is a food additive that stimulates umami taste (gustatory) cells.

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Definitions:

Price Level

A measure that reflects the average of current prices across the entire spectrum of goods and services produced in the economy.

Aggregate Supply Curve

Represents the total quantity of goods and services that producers in an economy are willing and able to supply at a given overall price level in a given period.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available within an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in bank accounts.

Price Level

The broad-based average price across the spectrum of goods and services in the economy.