Studies using fMRI show that in addition to face recognition, the fusiform region is also activated when identifying
A) inanimate objects that are shaped like faces.
B) objects at close range.
C) individual members of other categories, such as birds or cars, especially if the viewer has relevant expertise in those categories.
D) individual members of other categories, such as birds or cars, especially if the objects or animals are novel.

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Studies have shown that the fusiform region is activated not only in face recognition but also when identifying individual members of other categories, especially if the viewer has expertise in those categories. This is because the fusiform gyrus is involved in visual expertise and is capable of representing highly specialized categories of objects.

Studies Using FMRI Show That in Addition to Face Recognition