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Question 23 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What is dysgeusia?

Answer
A
a disorder that causes a bad taste
B
a disorder that causes a reduced ability to taste
C
a disorder that causes a reduced appetite
D
a disorder that causes a reduced ability to smell

Explanation

Dysgeusia is a disturbance in the sense of taste that can make tastes seem unpleasant or leave a bad taste. Reduced ability to taste is called hypogeusia, so choice B describes a different condition.

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