A Decrease in the Number of __________ After Age 60

question 36

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the number of __________ after age 60 contributes to declines in __________ sensitivity.

• A) taste buds; taste
• B) smell receptors: odor
• C) taste receptors; food
• D) neural synapses; odor

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Definitions:

Consent

The permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something, especially used in contexts involving sexual activity.

Relationship

A connection or association between two or more people, which may be based on emotions, commitments, or mutual agreements.

Rape Trauma Syndrome

A form of post-traumatic stress disorder affecting individuals who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

Depressed

A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of pleasure in daily activities.