Lecture 1 - Meaning of Food Flashcards
1
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Alellochemical
A
produced by a living organism: exerts a detrimental physiological effect on other species when released into the environment
2
Q
Antioxidant
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3
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Astringent
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bitter “taste” created by interaction with receptors on tongue + other ares of oral cavity ie saponins, tannins
4
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Pica Behavior
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a craving to eat substances other than normal food; occurs during childhood, pregnancy, or disease
5
Q
Taste Bud
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6
Q
Trigeminal Nerve
A
in the oral and nasal cavities; responsible for pain, touch, and temperature perception
7
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Wild Food
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8
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Cruciferae family
A
radish, mustard, horseradish
9
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Conditioned Flavor Aversion
A
learned repulsion by association of certain odors with bad digestive experiences
