Older Individuals May Experience Which Change in the Mouth

question 20

Multiple Choice

Older individuals may experience which change in the mouth?

• A) Increase in salivation
• B) Increase in taste for salt
• C) Increase in the number of papillae
• D) Increased exposure of dentin

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells found in the sense organs (e.g., eyes, ears) that respond to specific stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals and convert them into neural signals.

Neurons

Specialized neurons in the nervous system that convey information to other neurons, muscles, or glands.