Elderly people experience a decline in their taste and smell sensitivity because of all but which of the following?

a) They have fewer taste buds on the tongue.
b) They use too much salt on their food.
c) Their olfactory bulbs on the brain begin to shrivel.
d) They no longer perceive food as appetizing.


Answer: b

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