Brain Imaging Studies Have Found That the Left Orbitofrontal Cortex

question 32

Multiple Choice

Brain imaging studies have found that the left orbitofrontal cortex codes for the _____ of tastes,whereas the right orbitofrontal cortex codes for the _____ of tastes.

• A) pleasantness;unpleasantness
• B) unpleasantness;pleasantness
• C) intensity;complexity
• D) sweetness;saltiness

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