When spicy foods are eaten, which receptors on the tongue are activated? 

A. Bitter
B. Sour
C. Pain
D. Hot
E. Umami


C. Pain
Eating spicy foods activates pain receptors on the tongue that the brain then interprets as "spicy."

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A) 28 million B) 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 C) 2 to 3 out of every 10,000 D) 4 to 5 out of every 100

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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