Why Is the Olfactory System Unique Among Human Senses

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Multiple Choice

Why is the olfactory system unique among human senses?

• A)The olfactory system is part of the limbic system.
• B)The olfactory system is almost entirely a forebrain structure.
• C)The olfactory system is almost entirely a hindbrain structure.
• D)The olfactory system is one of the newest senses to have evolved in animals.

Comprehend the roles of the basal ganglia pathways and neurotransmitters in motor control and the manifestations of movement disorders like Tourette syndrome and Parkinson's disease.

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Differentiate among the types and functions of sensory receptors distributed throughout the body.

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