Threshold sensitivity of taste perception and the role of saliva and Zinc level in some physiological & pathological conditions

Background: Decreased taste acuity to the four basic tastes is closely related to health problems (diseases & medications), aging, and smoking. This study aimed to determine taste detection and recognition thresholds to the four basic tastes in some physiological and pathological conditions, de...

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Main Authors: Taghreed F. Zaidan, Wasan M. Al-Omary, Tahani A. Al-Sandook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine University of Baghdad 2009-04-01
Series:مجلة كلية الطب
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Online Access:http://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/1187