Anosmia can be caused by
a. damage to the hair cells in the cochlea of the nose.
b. a genetic defect that is passed from mother to son.
c. blows to the head that may tear the olfactory nerve.
d. eating extremely sour or bitter foods.
ANSWER: c
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a. starvation and sleep extension
b. twirling and sleep extension
c. starvation and sleep loss
d. twirling and sleep loss
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