3.3 Olfactory and Gustatory Systems Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What produces the bitter taste?
A
drugs like aspirin
2
Q
What produces the savory/umami taste?
A
amino acids
3
Q
What is anosmia?
A
loss of smell
4
Q
When is anosmia common?
A
after traumatic brain injury
5
Q
What is ageusia?
A
loss of sensation of taste