Question

question 39
2 points
randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years, when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. he suddenly has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parents hands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. this is because the sense of smell projects directly to the ______, which is responsible for emotional memories.
medulla
limbic system
reward pathway
frontal ganglia
clear selection

Explanation:

The limbic system, which includes structures like the amygdala and hippocampus, is directly connected to the olfactory system (sense of smell) and is responsible for processing emotional memories. The medulla controls autonomic functions, the reward pathway is linked to pleasure/motivation, and the frontal ganglia are involved in motor control, none of which match the described role in emotional smell-triggered memories.

Answer:

limbic system