Cindy Inhales a Complex Mixture of Odorants That She Recognizes

question 10

Multiple Choice

Cindy inhales a complex mixture of odorants that she recognizes and identifies as bacon. Which area of the piriform cortex is responsible for her ability to name the odor?

• A) anterior
• B) posterior
• C) lateral
• D) medial

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Definitions:

Anxious

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Object Permanence

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