Expert: Walter Hintz - 8/20/2009

Question
QUESTION: do you know about the phenomena that a human being can temporary when ever he wants, can block (and then release) his taste and smell snses. if yes, can you explain what exacly is done in its body. thanks.

ANSWER: Sorry but I have never nears of this and it does not make sense. But you can temporarily block the sense of smell by stopping breathing through your nose

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QUESTION: hello.
1. i can do this for very long periods. unfortunately i can not explain what exactly i do. it has nothing to do with breathing.
3. i do not know how to grade your knowledge. i do not want to harm your statistics, may be you are not the right expert. please advise
thanks

Answer
As I stated I have never heard of this.I am a biology professor and as far as I know there is no mention about this in neurology of physiology texts. Contact alocal college and see if a biologist ther can answer this.
AS to the ratings; When I admit that I know something som epeople grade me low for lack of knowledge which makes little sense. Nobody knows everything. Just do not grade me at all. Although I am a top rated expert in my area  I pay little attention to these ratings