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Mr. White has been prescribed corticosteroids. He should expect ____.
 A) suppression of appetite
  B) weight loss
  C) reduced depression
  D) increased appetite

Question 2

Describe the basic process of taste sensation.



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Answer to Question 1

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The process of digestion begins in the mouth. Fluids help dissolved the food so that the tongue can taste it; only particles in solution can react with taste buds. When stimulated, the taste buds detect one, or a combination, of the five basic taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. In addition to these chemical triggers, aroma, appearance, texture, and temperature also affect a food's flavor.





 

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