The Area of the Brain That Receives Inputs from the Piriform

question 60

Multiple Choice

The area of the brain that receives inputs from the piriform cortex and is involved in evaluating the pleasantness of stimuli is the:

• A) hypothalamus.
• B) amygdala.
• C) hippocampus.
• D) orbitofrontal cortex.

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