We are able to distinguish pleasant from disgusting smells and tastes because of the contribution of the ________, the emotional centre of the brain.
A)brainstem
B)cerebellum
C)thalamus

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The thalamus is the relay center in the brain that receives sensory information from various senses such as smell and taste and then sends it to the appropriate areas for processing. The emotional component of taste and smell is processed in the amygdala, which is a part of the limbic system (which includes the thalamus). The amygdala plays a key role in detecting and responding to emotionally charged stimuli, including pleasant and aversive tastes and smells. Therefore, option C (thalamus) is the best choice for the given question.

We Are Able to Distinguish Pleasant from Disgusting Smells and Tastes