Question

Cooper went to a local restaurant that specializes in hot wings to participate in a challenge to eat the hottest wings in town. Cooper ate the ghost pepper wings and within minutes turned red, began profusely sweating, and doubled over in abdominal pain. Describe what happened when the wings were consumed. Explain whether it would be better for him to eat something bland such as crackers, drink water, or drink milk to counteract the side effects of eating the wings.

A. Cooper experienced mild discomfort after eating the wings, and drinking water would alleviate the symptoms.
B. Cooper had an allergic reaction to the wings, and eating crackers would help neutralize the effects.
C. Cooper suffered from the intense heat of the wings' spice, and drinking milk would be more effective than water or crackers.
D. Cooper faced digestive issues unrelated to the wings, and neither crackers, water, nor milk would provide relief.

Answer 1

Cooper experienced intense burning from capsaicin in the hot wings. Drinking milk is the best solution, as it counters the effects of capsaicin better than water or crackers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cooper suffered from the intense heat of the wings' spice, which was due to the presence of capsaicin, a compound found in chili peppers. Capsaicin activates the same sensory receptors that respond to heat, which can cause a burning sensation, redness, sweating, and pain. In this scenario, Cooper's symptoms suggest a reaction to the spice level rather than an allergic reaction or unrelated digestive issues. To counteract the effects, it would be better for Cooper to drink milk rather than water or eat crackers. Milk contains casein, a protein that can help break the bonds capsaicin forms with nerve receptors, providing relief from the burning sensation.