Question

Smell and taste a. are the most well understood of the exteroceptive sensory systems. b. combine to produce the sensation of flavor. c. have only recently evolved. d. all of the above e. both A and C

Answer 1

b. combine to produce the sensation of flavor.

Explanation: Smell and taste are two distinct senses, but they work together to produce the overall sensation of flavor. The combination of olfactory (smell) and gustatory (taste) information creates the perception of the diverse flavors we experience when eating. While option b is correct, options a and c are not accurate statements. Therefore, neither option d nor e is correct.