Gustatory Perception
Psychology ⇒ Sensation and Perception
Gustatory Perception starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the gustatory system interacts with the olfactory system to create the perception of flavor.
Describe the difference between hypogeusia and hypergeusia.
Describe the difference between taste and flavor.
Describe the process by which taste molecules are detected and transduced into neural signals.
Describe the role of saliva in gustatory perception.
Explain how ageusia affects an individual's daily life.
Explain how genetic differences can influence taste perception.
Explain the role of the insular cortex in gustatory perception.
Explain why some medications can alter taste perception.
Explain why spicy foods are not considered a basic taste.
