Science of Taste

Front

Sharks have larger olfactory epitheliums than humans. Does this mean they have a better or worse sense of smell than humans?

Back

Better than humans

Front

Sarah is eating an orange, but her brother is eating a steak right next to her. Is her orange going to taste more or less sweet because of her brother’s food?

Back

Less sweet

Front

Which of these is NOT a reason that we taste things differently?

• Mood
• Memories
• Nose Shape
• DNA

Back

Nose Shape

Front

True or False: The bumps on your tongue that you can see are your taste buds

Back

False

Front

In which of these situations would your food taste bland?

Back

Your nose is runny from a cold

Front

When someone can’t smell anything, it is called…

Back

Anosmia

Front

Who can smell better, Sam who is 15 years old or Tom who is 58 years old?

Back

Sam

Front

Which of these flavors activates your nociceptors (pain receptors)?
Options: Sweet, Salty, Sour, Spicy

Back

Spicy