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Yes. Olfactory cells in the nasal passage respond to chemical molecules in the air and send it to the brain. The brain combines those signals and those from the taste buds to give you the flavor that you taste.

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Do smell effect your taste?

yes.


What is dependent variable in the smell effect your sense of taste?

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What is the effect of smell in tasting pure substances?

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How does your sense of taste effect your body?

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What is the conclusion of does smell effect taste?

The conclusion of the question "does smell affect taste" is that smell plays a significant role in how we perceive taste. Smells from food travel to the olfactory receptors, which can enhance or even change the perception of flavors. This is why food may taste different when we have a cold, as our sense of smell is reduced.


Do outside odors effect the sense of taste?

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What causes water to get a petroleum taste and smell?

Water can get a petroleum taste and smell if there is a contamination of petroleum or its byproducts in the water source. This can occur due to oil spills, leaks from underground tanks, or industrial activities. The petroleum compounds can dissolve into the water, giving it a distinct taste and smell.


What is smell and taste mean?

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Is taste really smell?

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Does taste or smell develop first in a baby?

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What effect-does sight and smell have on taste?

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Does a pure vodka have a taste or smell?

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