Explain why a bad cold can result in food not tasting the same as it normally does

What will be an ideal response


Taste is 80% smell. When the ability to smell is blocked due to nasal congestion, taste is primarily via the taste receptors which account for only about 20% of the taste sensation. This results in a distinct difference in the "taste" of food.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What will be an ideal response?

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