Which oral sensation disruption occurs when saliva viscosity decreases excessively?

💡 Explanation

Decreased saliva viscosity impairs flavour compound availability via impeded molecular diffusion. This affects taste perception because the reduced 'vehicle' alters compound stimulation, therefore hindering flavour intensity, rather than bitterness or cell turnover activity.

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