You were not hungry but as you pass by the bakery on your way home,you smell freshly baked bread.Immediately,your mouth begins to water and you feel like eating.What happened?
A) The smell of the bread triggered the release of insulin.
B) The smell of the bread caused a temporary drop in leptin levels.
C) Your sensory cortex overrode the hunger centers in your brain.
D) You immediately released glucagon from your liver.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The smell of the bread likely triggered the cephalic phase response, where the body prepares for food intake by releasing insulin in anticipation of the glucose that will enter the bloodstream. This is a physiological response to sensory cues related to food, such as smell or sight, even if you're not physically hungry.

You Were Not Hungry but as You Pass by the Bakery