Research indicates that older adults decline in their abilities to identify and remember which type of odors?
A) sharp
B) burning
C) pleasant
D) unpleasant

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Research indicates that the ability to identify and remember pleasant odors declines as people age. This decline is due to changes in the brain's olfactory bulb and other regions involved in smell processing. Older adults may also have difficulty detecting subtle differences in odor intensity and quality.

Research Indicates That Older Adults Decline in Their Abilities to Identify