Sense of Taste

Item #3 of 10

The loss of the sensation of taste is ____________________.

extremely rare;

called ageusia;

associated with middle ear damage;

associated with damage to the chorda tympani branch of cranial verve VII;

all of the alternatives provided are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the loss of taste or ageusia is a rare condition. When it does occur, however, it is usually secondary to damage to the middle ear where the chorda tympani (CN VII) passes on its way from the anterior tongue to the brain.

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		extremely rare;
		called ageusia;
		associated with middle ear damage;
		associated with damage to the chorda tympani branch of cranial verve VII;
		all of the alternatives provided are correct;