The olfactory cortex is located
A) at the base of the frontal lobe extending onto the medial surface of the temporal lobe.
B) in the frontal lobe extending into the parietal lobe.
C) in the temporal lobe extending into the parietal lobe.
D) at the base of the parietal lobe extending onto the medial surface of the temporal lobe.

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The olfactory cortex is located at the base of the frontal lobe extending onto the medial surface of the temporal lobe. This area is sometimes referred to as the piriform cortex or the primary olfactory cortex.

The Olfactory Cortex Is Located