Olfactory Dysfunction, or Dysosmia, Is a Problem with the Sense

question 5

Multiple Choice

Olfactory dysfunction, or dysosmia, is a problem with the sense of smell. Technically, it is a deviation from the normal sensing and perception of odor molecules, or olfactory stimuli processing. There are several different forms of dysosmia, including anosmia (stimuli do not activate the olfactory bulb) , parosmia (some odors are interpreted as other odors) , and phantosmia (hallucinations of smells that are not there) . Based on this information, what specific condition is indicated in a person who mistakenly perceives the smell of peppermint as the same as the smell of something that is rotten, foul, and decomposed?

• A)anosmia
• B)parosmia
• C)phantosmia
• D)dysosmia

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