Asked by Andrew Rainey on Apr 27, 2024
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Which health problem is associated with a decrease in the ability to taste certain foods?
A) allergies
B) upper respiratory tract infection
C) brain tumors
D) exposure to drugs
E) All of the answer choices can decrease a person's ability to taste certain foods.
Ability to Taste
The sensory function that enables an organism to detect and identify different flavors, facilitated by taste buds on the tongue.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Infections affecting the nose, throat, and air passages leading to the lungs, such as the common cold.
Brain Tumors
Abnormal growths of cells within or around the brain, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- Comprehend the linkage between gustatory and olfactory senses along with their sensory receptors.
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Caraline PattersonApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the listed conditions can affect a person's ability to taste. Allergies and upper respiratory tract infections can lead to congestion and inflammation, affecting the sense of smell and, indirectly, taste. Brain tumors, depending on their location, can impact the neural pathways responsible for taste. Exposure to certain drugs can alter taste perception by affecting the taste buds or the brain's processing of taste signals.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the linkage between gustatory and olfactory senses along with their sensory receptors.