A tumor is located in a young boy's brain.Symptoms include the inability to swallow and inability to detect odors.What is the most likely location of the tumor?
A)In the anterior nucleus of the hypothalamus
B)In the pineal body
C)In the pituitary gland
D)In the mammillary body
E)In the optic chiasm

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The mammillary bodies are part of the hypothalamus and are involved in the processing of recognition memory and are connected to the olfactory system. Damage or a tumor in this area can affect swallowing and the sense of smell.

A Tumor Is Located in a Young Boy's Brain