In British English, the term drive shaft is restricted to a transverse shaft that transmits power to the wheels, especially the front wheels. A drive shaft connecting the gearbox to a rear differential is called a propeller shaft, or prop-shaft. A prop-shaft assembly consists of a propeller shaft, a slip joint and one or more universal joints.
The researchers found that the transparency of food packaging influences snacking habits in different ways depending on the size, visual appeal and healthiness of the food it contains. And the project uncovered some counterintuitive results.
An increased number of taste buds has an impact on the way food tastes. Because food preferences are influenced by taste, the extra taste buds also have an impact on diet. Genetic differences in taste are increasingly being studied because diet shapes risk factors for many chronic diseases.