How Could a Reduced Olefaction Potentially Affect an Individual's Appetite

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Multiple Choice

How could a reduced olefaction potentially affect an individual's appetite?

• A)Their appetite would decrease because of reduced ability to taste foods.
• B)Their appetite would increase because of an increased ability to taste foods.
• C)Their appetite would remain unchanged because olefaction does not affect appetite.
• D)Their appetite would decrease because of an increased ability to taste foods.

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