The Substance Amiloride _____

question 31

Multiple Choice

 The substance amiloride _____.

• A) blocks the flow of sucrose to taste receptors
• B) blocks the flow of sodium to taste receptors
• C) increases neural responses to salt detection
• D) neutralizes bitter tastes by confusing the signal

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain key to processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.

Fearless

Lacking fear; having the quality or ability to face danger or unknown situations without succumbing to fear.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem that controls vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.

Neural Wiring

The network of neurons and their connections in the brain which facilitate the transmission of signals and the operation of the nervous system.