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The tongue relies on the nose's sences to function. When you plug your nose, this then causes you to not taste what you are eating due to the fact that your tongue cannot rely on the nose senses.

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How does holding your nose affect your taste?

Much of what you perceive as taste is actually smell, so when you have a stuffed up nose and can't smell anything you only "taste" what your taste buds are sensing. In that state you're actually getting a pretty good indication of the sensations you receive from just your taste buds without the help of your sense of smell. I've actually heard it from people who have lost their sense of smell that they would rather have lost their sense of taste.


Does smell influence taste?

Well, if you were to plug your nose, and eat or drink something at the same time, you would not have your tongue taste that thing in your mouth like it usually does. That's because you are stopping a nerve that goes from your nose to your tongue, therefore blocking some taste. I would say that yes, if you to smell a food before you taste it, and it smells bad to you, it might influence you taste buds/ tongue.


How do you use smell in your everyday life?

Mostly, smell is used to help in the ability to taste food. (If you plug your nose, you can`t taste food as well). Also, it can alert you of danger. ( If there is a house fire when yo are sleeping, you smell the smoke and it will alert you).


What do the cells lining the nose do?

The cells lining the nose are called mucus which are considered as specialized cells. These are important because they prevent pollutants from invading and irritating the organs ...so they're there to protect us from infections etc Hope it helped.


If you plug your nose and sneeze can you blow your eardrums out of your head?

No. If anything, you would burst your eardrums, thereby releasing the pressure and giving you one terrible headache.


Why can't you hum with your nose plugged?

When you hum you blow out air to make the noise, but if you plug your nose, no air comes out and you cannot hum. It is possible to hum for a short time with your nose plugged, but you will be unable to do so for very long or at any volume.


Why do you have a hard time tasting things when you have a cold?

Taste is related to smell. When your nose is congested, you can't taste things aswell. For example plug your nose when your feeling better, and try to taste something. You can't taste it aswell.


Why it is difficult to taste food with a block nose?

Yes. You can taste, but it will definitely taste different, very different. To see for your self put several jolly ranchers, starbursts, gum or lightsavers (wrapped and different flavors) on a table in front of you. Close your eyes, and move them around allot. Plug your nose tightly (eyes still closed) unwrap one in pop it in your mouth. Keep it in there, nose still plugged. Make a prediction of what flavor it is. Take the candy out and open your eyes, I guarantee you'll be surprised


What is a nose plug for swimming?

It is like a clip for your nose. It is used by swimmers. It prevents water from going up the nose.


How you sing without singing thru your nose?

Plug your nose and then try singing. Everyone sings through their nose.


How do you stop the smell?

Plug your nose or get a new girlfreind


How do dogs smell?

Absolutely awful. Buy a nose plug.