Which of the following senses sends input only to the ipsilateral hemisphere?
A) hearing
B) vision
C) smell
D) touch

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Smell is the only sense that sends input only to the ipsilateral hemisphere. This is because the olfactory nerves project directly to the olfactory bulbs in the brain, which are located on the same side of the brain as the nostril they originated from. In contrast, the other senses (hearing, vision, and touch) send input to both hemispheres of the brain.

Which of the Following Senses Sends Input Only to the Ipsilateral