Jalapeño peppers contain the chemical capsaicin. If you lack the nociceptors that bind capsaicin, what
would be the predicted outcome?
a. You would be especially sensitive to spicy foods containing capsaicin.
b. You would be able to eat foods containing high concentrations of capsaicin and not feel
any burning in your mouth.
c. You would have the same sensitivity to capsaicin as most other people.
d. You would experience a feeling of cold when eating foods containing capsaicin.
e. You would be more easily addicted to capsaicin-containing foods than normal individuals.
B
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