Aaron, who is now 48 years old, has noticed that he needs to add a lot more spice to his foods to be able to really taste their flavor. According to your text, the best explanation for Aaron's observation is
A. presbycusis.
B. a decrease in the sensitivity of his taste buds.
C. social pressure to eat spicier foods.
D. an increase in the number of his olfactory cells.
Answer: A
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