Olfactory and gustatory/ Somatosensory systems

Question 1

Olfactory and gustatory systems:

Answer 1

• declines in the chemical seances of smell and taste are common
• Hyposmia
• Hypogeusia
• Both can alter food choices and intake of food as well as increased the risk to toxic chemicals and poisons

Question 2

Hyposmia

Answer 2

Diminished sensitivity to smell

Question 3

Hypogeusia:

Answer 3

Diminished sensitivity to tast

Question 4

Somatosensory system:

Answer 4

Multiple systems for reception and processing

• Studies regarding age-related changes in the somatosensory system are largely inconclusive
• Proprioception does appear to decline and it appears that the LE appears more affected than the upper extremity