Why does eating chili pepper give you a similar sensation as if your tongue were in hot water? O A. Chili pepper contains chilius, which blocks voltage-gated Na* channels. OB. Chili pepper contains chilius, which activates voltage-gated K* channels. OC. Chili pepper contains capsaicin, which activates TRP channels. D. Chili pepper contains capsaicin, which blocks TRP channels. OE. None of the above.

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Why does eating chili pepper give you a similar sensation as if your tongue were in hot water?
A. Chili pepper contains chilius, which blocks voltage-gated Na* channels.
OB. Chili pepper contains chilius, which activates voltage-gated K* channels.
C. Chili pepper contains capsaicin, which activates TRP channels.
OD. Chili pepper contains capsaicin, which blocks TRP channels.
E. None of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:Why does eating chili pepper give you a similar sensation as if your tongue were in hot water? A. Chili pepper contains chilius, which blocks voltage-gated Na* channels. OB. Chili pepper contains chilius, which activates voltage-gated K* channels. C. Chili pepper contains capsaicin, which activates TRP channels. OD. Chili pepper contains capsaicin, which blocks TRP channels. E. None of the above.
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