The Effect of Age on Taste Sensitivity

摘要: This paper is concerned with studying the developmental changes which occur in sensitivity to 4 primary taste qualities viz. sweet (sucrose), sour (citric acid), bitter (quinine sulfate) and salty (sodium chloride).Results are as follows:1. Taste threshold values difference for increased age showed a peak at of 60. These slightly decreased 70.2. An increase aging were more marked than other values.3. Either sex failed reveal significant differences sensitivity.4. Significant threshold, especially taste, observed between smokers non-smokers.5. False dentures (complete) appeared influence values.