The _____ Is Thought to Be Involved in Our Conscious

question 166

Multiple Choice

The _____ is thought to be involved in our conscious recognition of smells.

• A)parietal lobe
• B)limbic system
• C)visual cortex
• D)temporal lobe

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies of sound, thus determining pitch.

Flavor

A complex sensory impression of food or other substances, combining taste, smell, and sometimes texture.

Taste

A sense that allows us to perceive flavors through the interaction of soluble substances with taste buds on the tongue.

Smell

A sense through which odors are perceived, involving the detection of chemical compounds by the olfactory system.