The Sense of Gustation Is Important from an Evolutionary Standpoint

question 34

Multiple Choice

The sense of gustation is important from an evolutionary standpoint because ________.

• A) it allows us to enjoy the food that we eat
• B) it helps us stay away from foods that are harmful or toxic
• C) it helps to enhance our sense of smell
• D) sensations bypass the thalamus

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Definitions:

Physiological Contracture

A condition where muscle fibers are temporarily unable to relax due to excessive physical activity or pathology.

Cross-Bridges

The connections formed between actin filaments and myosin heads during muscle contraction, allowing for the sliding filament mechanism.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, crucial for cellular functions.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that transmits signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.