During the Months When There Is a Large Amount of Pollen

question 47

Multiple Choice

During the months when there is a large amount of pollen in the air, your hay fever severely affects your sense of smell. At the same time your food all seems to taste the same. This illustrates the importance of

• A) sensory interaction.
• B) accommodation.
• C) serial processing.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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