This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Special Senses: Smell and Taste, Subject name: Physiology
Saccharin test is done to assess 
Select and explain. 
A. Ciliary function, B. Blood sugar, C. Bronchial secretion, D. Kidney function
A: Ciliary function
Answer: A: Ciliary function 
Explanation: (A) Ciliary function # SACCHARIN TEST for nasal mucociliary clearance> A simple test of nasal mucociliary clearance is to place a small particle of saccharin approximately 1 cm behind the anterior end of the inferior turbinate.