Anatomy of the Brain

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Olfactory Cortex

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Function:

• Conscious Awareness of Odors
• Identification of Odors
• Receives Sensory Information From the Olfactory Bulb

Location:

• The olfactory cortex is located within the medial temporal lobes.

Image:

• Olfactory Cortex

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For additional information see:

• Smell and the Olfactory System
• Information Coding in the Olfactory System

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