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Do people really lose their sense of smell when they are asleep?
No. That doesn't make any sense, does it? While we sleep a lot of our sensory information goes to our dreams, it takes a strong jolt to wake us up, whether it be a smell, bright flash, loud sound, etc. If that were the case, then smelling salts wouldn't wake people up, either.
Are there people with no sense of smell?
Yes, there are some people who are born without a sense of smell, known as anosmia. This condition can be due to a variety of factors such as genetics or nerve damage. Additionally, some individuals may lose their sense of smell later in life due to factors such as head trauma or certain medical conditions.
Do you need your sense of smell to taste effectivley?
yes you do. One day you should try plugging your nose while eating, you will only taste the sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
Why can't you taste without a sense of smell?
The senses of smell and taste are closely interrelated, and one definitely does affect the other to some extent.Although they are extremely closely related you will not loose your sense of taste if you lose your sense of smell it will just be extremely mild. You dont reallz lose your sense of taste physiologically instead psychologically you would find food less tast, not because your sense of taste is affected but because 80% of what we consider to be tasty food comes from how they smell.(1) On April 29, 2008 at 3:07 am User:Patty_Robb[0] said:I have lost my sense of smell since about ten years ago. It has gotten progressively worse. At first I would have phantom smells or if someone suggested a smell I would smell it for hours. I now do not even have a memory of smells and have lost my sense of taste as well.
Why Do Men Loose their sense of smell?
Men can lose their sense of smell due to a variety of reasons, including conditions such as nasal polyps, sinus infections, head injuries, or respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. Age-related factors and exposure to certain chemicals or medications can also contribute to a decrease in the sense of smell. In some cases, smoking or underlying health issues may affect one's ability to smell properly.
Do people really lose their sense of smell when they are asleep?
No. That doesn't make any sense, does it? While we sleep a lot of our sensory information goes to our dreams, it takes a strong jolt to wake us up, whether it be a smell, bright flash, loud sound, etc. If that were the case, then smelling salts wouldn't wake people up, either.
Can a ferret lose its sense of smell?
A ferret could possibly lose their sense of smell from an illness.
What sense do you lose first?
Smell
What happens when your sense of smell goes bad?
When you lose your sense of smell you begin to lose taste too. This happens because a large portion of your taste comes from smell.
When do you lose your sense of smell?
The sense of smell is generally lost between ages 70-80. Also, it must be noted that it will be lost but not by some.
Did Stevie Wonder lose his sense of smell?
Yes
Why did whales lose their sense of smell?
nobody knows
What do you think happen if you lose your sense of smell and taste?
alzheimers
How does the working of your sense of smell affect your sense of taste?
Think about when you get a stuffy nose. When you lose your sense of smell it impairs your sense of taste.
The nose knows smell but how about taste?
If you lose your sense of smell your sense of taste generally goes with it, since the two senses are closely linked.
Can you temporarily lose your sense of smell but can still taste while that is going on even without a cold?
There are reasons why you might lose your sense of smell even if you don't have a cold. Taste may not be diminished fully but there might be a decrease in smell with certain medical conditions.
Can you lose your sense of smell from smoking too much weed?
There is limited research on the direct impact of smoking weed on the sense of smell. However, chronic smoking can affect the olfactory system, potentially resulting in decreased sense of smell. It is always advisable to moderate use and consider alternative consumption methods such as vaping or edibles.
