Asked by Mattie Johnson on Jul 07, 2024
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When people smoke cigarettes, they damage some of their taste buds. Which type of sense has been damaged by the smoking?
A) Special
B) Somatic
C) Visceral
D) Autonomic
E) Nonspecialized
Taste Buds
Sensory organs located on the tongue's surface that contain the taste receptor cells, which detect different flavors.
Special Sense
refers to the senses that have specialized organs devoted to them, such as vision, hearing, taste, and smell.
- Differentiate the characteristics unique to special, somatic, and visceral senses.
- Comprehend the impact of external influences (e.g., smoking) on sensory reception.
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Williemae LewisJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Taste is considered a special sense because it involves specific sensory receptors dedicated to detecting taste stimuli. Smoking can impair these receptors, thus affecting the special sense of taste.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the characteristics unique to special, somatic, and visceral senses.
- Comprehend the impact of external influences (e.g., smoking) on sensory reception.