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Imagine That You Have Been Eyeing Candy in a Dish

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Imagine that you have been eyeing candy in a dish and finally decide to unwrap a piece and eat it. As you begin to suck on the candy, your salivary glands begin to secrete saliva. What parts (divisions or branches) of the nervous system are involved in this sequence of events?


Definitions:

Supertasters

Individuals with an enhanced genetic sensitivity to certain tastes, particularly bitter flavors.

Olfactory Epithelium

The specialized tissue inside the nasal cavity involved in smell; it houses olfactory receptors that detect odors.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that's crucial for hormone production and helps to regulate body temperature, mood, hunger, and sleep.

Amygdala Lesion

Damage to the amygdala, a part of the limbic system responsible for emotions, decision-making, and memory, which can affect emotion and behavior.

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