Which of the Following Is NOT an Effect of Aging

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

• A) A large loss in the ability to detect odors
• B) Decrease in sense of taste
• C) Loss of lens flexibility in the eye
• D) Decline in visual acuity and color perception
• E) Decreased ability to localize sound

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