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)
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)
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)
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.