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Rats in the advanced stages of vit. A depletion showed abnormal taste responses. A marked decrease in rejection of quinine and selection of NaCl solutions occurred. Administration of vit. A resulted in rapid recovery of NaCl selection but not of quinine rejection. These data suggest that vit. A may have a direct effect on the functioning of the taste cells.
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