Smell and taste
A) are the most well understood of the exteroceptive sensory systems.
B) combine to produce the sensation of flavor.
C) have only recently evolved.
D) all of the above
E) both A and C

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Smell and taste are both exteroceptive sensory systems that work together to produce the experience of flavor. This is why a loss of smell can have a significant impact on the ability to taste and enjoy food. However, there is no evidence that suggests these sensory systems have only recently evolved, which eliminates answer choices C and D. Answer choice A is partially correct, as smell and taste are well understood sensory systems, but they are not necessarily the most well understood compared to other sensory systems such as vision or touch. Therefore, the best answer is B.

Smell and Taste