Older adults have a greater __________.
A) sensitivity to sweet and sour tastes on the tongue
B) difficulty recognizing familiar foods by taste alone
C) sensitivity to salty and bitter tastes on the tongue
D) capacity to detect rancid food by smell alone

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As people age, their sense of taste and smell decline. While they may still be able to taste sweet and salty foods, they may have difficulty recognizing familiar foods by taste alone, leading to a decreased enjoyment of food. Additionally, their sense of smell may decline, making it more difficult to detect rancid food. However, sensitivity to sour and bitter tastes may actually increase with age.

Older Adults Have a Greater __________