Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Smell and Taste

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A)These senses do not decline as we age.
• B)Smell significantly decreases, but taste remains the same.
• C)Healthy elderly adults are less likely to experience a decline in these senses than unhealthy elderly adults.
• D)Smell and taste become more sensitive as we age.

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Definitions:

Glaciers

Large, slow-moving masses of ice formed from compacted layers of snow, which move under their weight and shape the land beneath.

Cirque

A bowl-shaped, steep-walled mountain basin carved by glaciation, often containing a small lake.

Continental Ice Sheet

A large mass of ice covering extensive parts of continents and flowing outward from central, thicker areas, altering landscapes through erosion and deposition.

U-Shaped Valley

A glacially carved valley characterized by steep sides and a flat bottom, resembling the shape of a "U."