Environment & Ecology · Environmental Studies
Rahul has a common cold and cannot fully appreciate the flavor of his favorite food. This is primarily because:
- 1The cold virus temporarily numbs the nerves of the taste buds.
- 2The cold significantly impairs his sense of smell, which contributes to flavor perception.✓
- 3His taste buds have become swollen and blocked.
- 4The papillae on his tongue have lost all sensitivity.
Correct answer
The cold significantly impairs his sense of smell, which contributes to flavor perception.
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