Regarding Olfaction and Gustation, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

Regarding olfaction and gustation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A person could survive without either olfaction or gustation.
• B)Olfaction and gustation are both considered chemical senses.
• C)Olfaction is another name for the sense of taste.
• D)Olfaction and gustation add pleasure to our lives.

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Definitions:

Mexica

Indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico, best known as the ruling ethnic group of the Aztec Empire, renowned for their complex society, architecture, and contributions to agriculture.

Aztecs

A Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the 14th to 16th centuries, known for their complex social structure, achievements in art and architecture, and conquered by the Spanish in 1521.

Maya

A Mesoamerican civilization known for their contributions to art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.

Hernán Cortés

A Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large parts of mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century.