Primary olfactory cortex
Area of the brain involved in the sense of smell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The primary olfactory cortex (POC) is a portion of the cerebral cortex. It is found in the inferior part of the temporal lobe of the brain. It receives input from the olfactory tract. It is involved in the sense of smell (olfaction).
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Primary olfactory cortex | |
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Details | |
System | Olfactory system |
Location | Inferior temporal lobe |
Parts | Anterior olfactory nucleus, piriform cortex, olfactory tubercle, amygdala, entorhinal cortex, periamygdaloid cortex |
Function | Sense of smell |
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NeuroLex ID | birnlex_2706 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
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