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Taste disorders may be linked to a problem with the __________ system.

A
olfactory
B
tactile
C
visual
D
perceptual
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Explain how the gustatory system functions in order to allow one to taste different flavors of food.

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Which structure is located at the base of the brain and receives neural signals about smell from the sensory receptors?

A
olfactory cilia
B
olfactory bulb
C
olfactory cortex
D
olfactory base
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Explain how the olfactory system functions in order to allow one to smell different odors.

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The tactile system is actually made up of two distinct skin senses.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements is true about the sense of smell?

A
Men and women smell the same number of odors.
B
The amount of odors one can smell is unknown.
C
Women tend to smell more odors than men.
D
People can smell approximately 100 odors.
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Explain how tactile stimuli reach the brain and how the brain is able to detect what part of the body was touched.

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"Supertasters" is a term used to refer to people who are born with more taste buds than the average person. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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Since Eleanor’s brain processes incoming sensory stimuli less intensely than normal, she often gets hurt because she does not always recognize painful stimuli. She most likely has tactile __________.

A
hyposensitivity
B
responsiveness
C
attentiveness
D
hypersensitivity
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Which of the following statements is true about sensory cells in the gustatory system?

A
Sensory cells migrate to the edge of taste buds to die after a month.
B
Sensory cells last a very long time and are renewed about once a year.
C
Sensory cells are located near the center of the taste bud when renewed.
D
Sensory cells last approximately two weeks and are renewed frequently.

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