Of the Following Choices, the Strongest Evidence for a Link

question 54

Multiple Choice

Of the following choices, the strongest evidence for a link between the sense of smell and the triggering of memories is the observation that

• A)the olfactory cortex has direct connectivity to the limbic cortex.
• B)the olfactory cortex has direct connectivity to area MT.
• C)people with damage to the basal ganglia have compromised odor recognition.
• D)people with damage to the cerebellum have compromised odor recognition.

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Definitions:

Leeches

Blood-sucking or carnivorous aquatic or terrestrial worms, belonging to the class Hirudinea.

Setae

Bristle-like structures found on the bodies of some animals, such as insects and earthworms, used for sensation, locomotion, or attachment.

Chelicerae

A pair of appendages in front of the mouth in arachnids and some other arthropods, serving as fangs or pincers.

Silk Glands

Specialized glands found in arachnids, particularly spiders, that produce the protein fibre known as silk for web construction and other purposes.