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प्रश्न
Why can you not taste food properly when you have a cold?
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उत्तर
We know that the sense of smell helps in getting the complete taste of food. In the case of the common cold, our nose is blocked, which blocks the sense of smell. That is why we are unable to taste food properly in case of cold.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Each of you takes a piece of bread or roti or some cooked rice.
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Did the taste change as you chewed it?
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Was there any change in the taste after chewing so many times?
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