Give two reasons why older adults often complain that food does not seem as flavorful as when they were younger

What will be an ideal response?


The aging process causes a decline in the ability to smell and taste food as the number of receptors in the nose and on the tongue decreases.

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A) CSD B) bpm C) BP D) HTN

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Which age group is the target of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

A. Children aged 2 through first grade B. Kindergarten through 6th grade C. High school students grades 9-12 D. Each of these groups is included in the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.

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Which symptom applies to testicular cancer?

A. Dizziness B. Lower back pain C. Undescended testicle D. Excessive UVA exposure E. Collapsed lymph glands

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What is it called when a provider measures the size of the maternal pelvis to determine if it is large enough for the delivery of a baby?

A. pelvigraph B. pelvimetry C. uterometry D. uterograph

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