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