Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

A. Decline in visual acuity and color perception
B. Loss of lens flexibility in the eye
C. Decreased ability to localize sound
D. A large loss in the ability to detect odors
E. Decrease in sense of taste


Answer: D

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