Answer to Question #193930 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Kate

Question

Good day, is this statement True or False?

in the olfactory system, does damage to the receptor affect the perception of test? 

Answer 1

A damaged receptor in the olfactory system has severe impacts. For example it can lead to loss of the joy of eating and drinking which may result in depression. Furthermore, more dangers are associated with the loss of smell, including the inability to detect leaking gas or spoiled food.

Therefore the above statement is True