Two Major Olfactory Pathways Leave the Amygdala-Piriform Area

question 131

Multiple Choice

Two major olfactory pathways leave the amygdala-piriform area.One projects diffusely to the limbic system; the other projects to the

• A) medial dorsal nuclei of the thalamus and then to the orbitofrontal cortex.
• B) hippocampus and caudate.
• C) striatum and olfactory bulb.
• D) olfactory bulb and SI.
• E) basal forebrain and cingulate.

Analyze the impact of self-awareness on the relationship between attitudes and behaviors.

Understand the basic mechanisms of memory encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Identify and describe the characteristics and functions of different types of memory (sensory, short-term, long-term).

Comprehend the impact of attention on memory performance.

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Definitions:

Depressed

A state of low mood and aversion to activity affecting a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.

Smile

A facial expression formed by flexing the muscles at the edges of the mouth, often expressing happiness, amusement, or sociability.

Rapid-response Pathway

A system or mechanism in place that is designed to act or respond quickly to certain stimuli or situations, often used in emergency or high-priority contexts.

Physiological Responses

Physiological Responses are the body's automatic reactions to a stimulus, including changes in heart rate, breathing, and muscle tension.