Food tends to lose its "taste" when one has a cold because
A)the taste buds are damaged by the cold virus.
B)the somesthetic sense is disrupted.
C)the olfactory sense is disrupted.
D)fever causes one to salivate too much.

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The olfactory sense, which is crucial for detecting smells, is disrupted when one has a cold. This significantly affects the ability to taste food, as taste and smell are closely linked.

Food Tends to Lose Its "Taste" When One Has a Cold