The properties of drinking in normal and laryngectomized groups were examined. Drinking associated with meals was more frequent in the 76 young and 37 older normal subjects than the 25 laryngectomized persons. The laryngectomized group preferred tea and coffee to water to alleviate thirst sensation, while such a preference was hardly seen in either normal group. Results suggest that the larynx may contribute not only to thirst sensation but may be associated with preference in drinking.
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