What Is One Probable Function of the Parahippocampal Place Area

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is one probable function of the parahippocampal place area (PPA) in the recognition of faces?

• A) To act as a back-up for the fusiform face area
• B) To provide neuronal activity background to the fusiform face area
• C) To provide context (e.g., building, landscape) in which to aid the fusiform face area in recognizing faces
• D) To provide an emotional context to the fusiform face area, thereby aiding in recognition of faces
• E) The FFA projects to the PPA for further cognitive processing, in case the original face being recognized has been altered, say, by time or other physical means

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