The statement "El gusto y el olfato son considerados los sentidos químicos" translates to "Taste and smell are considered the chemical senses."
1. True: Both taste (gusto) and smell (olfato) are indeed considered the chemical senses because they rely on the detection of specific molecules for their functioning.
2. Taste (Gusto): The sense of taste involves the taste buds on the tongue that can detect sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory) flavors. These taste receptors interact with chemicals in food, initiating a signal to the brain that results in the perception of taste.
3. Smell (Olfato): Smell, on the other hand, occurs when odor molecules in the air are detected by specialized cells in the nasal cavity. These odor molecules bind to receptors, sending signals to the brain, which then interprets these signals as specific scents.
Considering that both taste and smell rely on the detection of chemicals to perceive flavors and scents, it is correct to say that taste and smell are indeed considered the chemical senses. Therefore, the statement is True.
