Meet Your Heat Sensors Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What do our TRPV1 receptors detect?
A
Physical heat and Capsicain
2
Q
Where are our TRPV1 receptors located?
A
Our mouth and tongue
3
Q
What does capsaicin do to our TRPV1
A
Capsaicin binds to our TRPV1 receptors, telling it our mouth burns
4
Q
How might your body respond to capsaicin?
A
Sweating, red face, tearing up, runny nose, increased heart rate
