Chemical senses

chemical sensing system

system where taste and smell are a part of

gustation

sense of taste AKA

loss of tastebuds

starts at age 50

process is gradual

olfaction

sense of smell AKA

olfaction

decreases more with age

problems of this sense is more common in women

anosmia

Smell Disorders:

total loss of smell

presbyosmia

Smell Disorders:

loss of smell due to aging

loss of smell

change person's diet = loss of enjoyment / eating too little for balanced nutrition

Hyposmia

Smell Disorders:

Loss of only certain odors

Dysosmia

Smell Disorders:

Change in the perception of odors.

Phantosmia

Smell Disorders:

Smell odors that are not present

Dysosmia

Smell Disorders:

Familiar odors are distorted.