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Yes they do decrease with age. For women this happens when they're 40-50, and for men at the age of 50-60. Not only do your taste buds decrease in number, but also they decrease in size, making it a lot harder to taste things at an old age.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoFor some people, yes it does.
The sense of taste generally diminishes as we grow older. The nerves and nerve endings that send signals to our brains degenerate as we grow older although the rate varies with different individuals.
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∙ 12y agoNo ,the number of taste bird never decreases with age or any thing else until your tongue has been cut.
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Can the foods you eat affect the smell and taste of your genitals?
The short answer is yes. It is dependent upon the person and what you eat. Also it is not the taste of the genitals, but what comes out that is affected. My experience has shown that by eating asparagus or pineapple has an effect on the taste. There may be other foods that affect the taste.
Do you lose your taste buds after 80 years old?
Your sense of taste is connected to your ability to smell. If your nasal passages are blocked, lets say because of a cold or the flu, your ability to taste will be impaired. Smokers regularly report that their sense of taste is diminished, probably as a result of continual tobacco use. There is no definitive data suggesting that we lose our sense of taste as we age.
If you have a cleft palate can you taste food?
The sense of taste is centered around the tongue. Cleft Palate doesn't really affect the tongue, and as such, sense of taste isn't affected. So yes, if you have a cleft palate, you can still taste food.
Does it affect a certain age group?
no it does not.
What is sensory reduction?
It means that your senses which are sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste decrease with age. An example is the way food taste is different when you get older because your taste buds decrease.
How does age affect taste buds?
mabye but who cares
Will age affect how you taste fat?
yes because as you grow, you'll learn more taste
How does age affect taste?
As people age, the number of taste buds typically decreases, leading to a decreased sensitivity to taste. This can result in older individuals perceiving flavors as less intense. Additionally, age-related changes in smell and saliva production can also impact how food tastes.
What effect does age have on your sensitivity to various smell?
Age will affect your sense of smell, taste and hearing. Age will decrease sensitivity of senses.
Does sight or scent affect taste?
Sight and scent both affect taste.
Does noise affect taste?
Noise does not affect taste. However, a noisy environment may also include dust and chemicals that could affect the taste.
Does the seed affect how the apple taste?
Yes because the seed has that taste where the fruit grows and it comes with the taste.So it will affect the taste.
How do taste buds affect taste?
its the kind taste they put in lol
Does the color of cream cheese affect people perception of the taste?
The color doesn't affect the taste.
Does a mint affect the taste of a chocolate milk?
Yes. Anything you put in a substance will affect the taste.
If you have asthma does it affect how you taste and smell food?
Having Asthma doesn't affect your sense of smell and taste
Does taste affect balance?
no
