Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Smell and Taste

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding smell and taste in the elderly?

• A)There are usually no signs of decline in these senses as we age.
• B)Smell significantly decreases,but taste remains about the same.
• C)Healthy elders have less decline than do less healthy elder adults.
• D)Our senses of smell and taste become more sensitive as we age.

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