The area of the brain that receives inputs from the piriform cortex and is involved in evaluating the pleasantness of stimuli is the:
A) hypothalamus.
B) amygdala.
C) hippocampus.
D) orbitofrontal cortex.

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The orbitofrontal cortex is involved in the cognitive processing of decision-making and is crucial for evaluating the pleasantness of stimuli, including those related to smell, taste, and reward, receiving inputs from various sensory areas including the piriform cortex.

The Area of the Brain That Receives Inputs from the Piriform