A Person with a Bad Cold Reports Not Being Able

question 58

Short Answer

A person with a bad cold reports not being able to "taste" anything.Explain what has happened.

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

A type of high amplitude brain wave found in humans, typically associated with deep non-REM sleep.

EEG Recordings

Graphical recordings of the electrical activity of the brain obtained through electrodes placed on the scalp, used in neurological diagnosis and research.

Biological Cycles

Natural rhythms in living organisms, such as circadian rhythms, that regulate physiological processes.

Reflexive Gasping

An automatic and involuntary intake of air, usually triggered by a lack of oxygen or a sudden shock, serving as a critical survival mechanism.