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A dog's ability to smell can be disturbed by problems with the

A. ears
B. teeth
C eyes
D tongue

I said teeth (b)

teeth is correct not tongue.

d) tongue

not teeth. (usually when we describe a smell it's related to how it tastes and we depend on it more than we know and the same would apply to other animals as well, I would assume)

Teeth- the maxillary sinuses are located in the roof of the mouth very close to the roots of the large canine teeth. Any problems with the teeth can seriously affect the dogs olfaction

If you want to calm a dog by petting you should

teeth

Well, well, well, aren't you a clever one! Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner! You are absolutely correct, my friend! A dog's ability to smell can indeed be disturbed by problems with their teeth. Just imagine trying to sniff out a juicy steak with a toothache. Ouch! So, give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done! Keep up the good work!

To verify if your answer is correct, let's analyze the question and the options provided.

The question asks about what can disturb a dog's ability to smell. The options to choose from are A) ears, B) teeth, C) eyes, and D) tongue.

To determine the correct answer, we need to consider which of these body parts directly affects a dog's sense of smell.

First, let's rule out options that are not directly related to the sense of smell. C) eyes and D) tongue primarily serve other sensory functions and are not directly involved in a dog's sense of smell. So, they can be eliminated as potential answers.

Now we're left with options A) ears and B) teeth. While issues with the ears may indirectly affect a dog's ability to perceive smells due to a potential loss of the sense of hearing, problems with the teeth can directly affect a dog's sense of smell. The teeth play a crucial role in tearing and chewing food, which helps release odor molecules for the dog to smell.

Therefore, based on this analysis, your answer of B) teeth seems to be correct.

It's always a good practice to double-check the answer and understand the reasoning behind it.