Which is TRUE regarding the ascending pathways in the sensory system?
A) Specific pathways for auditory stimuli project primarily to the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex.
B) Specific pathways for all sensory information synapse in the somatosensory cortex.
C) Specific pathways for olfaction synapse in the limbic system.
D) Specific pathways for visual stimuli project primarily to the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex.
E) Specific pathways for pain project primarily to the occipital lobes of the cerebral cortex.

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Specific pathways for olfaction (the sense of smell) synapse in the limbic system, which is responsible for emotion, memory, and motivation. This is why smells can trigger strong emotional responses and memories. The other answer choices are incorrect. Auditory stimuli primarily project to the temporal lobes, somatosensory information projects to the parietal lobes, visual stimuli primarily project to the occipital lobes, and pain information projects to various areas, including the somatosensory cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex.

Which Is TRUE Regarding the Ascending Pathways in the Sensory