Flavor Preferences,our Likes and Dislikes Are Said to Have a "Homeostatic

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Flavor preferences,our likes and dislikes are said to have a "homeostatic value".Which of the following is the best example of this homeostatic value for taste preferences?

A) The temperature, smell and texture of foods will influence its overall taste.
B) Alkaloids are chemical compounds in plants that are frequently toxic "antifeedant" chemicals. Alkaloids are often unpleasantly bitter.
C) Capsaicin is a chemical compound in chili peppers. Nociceptors in the mouth respond to this chemical with the sensation of heat.
D) Monosodium glutamate is a food additive that stimulates umami taste (gustatory) cells.