Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Smell and Taste

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding smell and taste in the elderly?

• A) These senses do not decline as we age.
• B) Smell declines more than taste.
• C) Healthy elderly adults are less likely to experience a decline in both smell and taste than unhealthy elderly adults.
• D) Smell declines, but taste becomes more sensitive as we age.

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