Neuroimaging studies suggest that the insula identifies the _____ of flavors, whereas the orbitofrontal cortex codes for the _____ of tastes.
A)pleasantness; unpleasantness
B)nature and intensity; affective properties
C)intensity; complexity
D)sweetness; saltiness

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The insula is involved in identifying the nature and intensity of flavors, while the orbitofrontal cortex is associated with coding the affective properties, such as the pleasantness or unpleasantness, of tastes.

Neuroimaging Studies Suggest That the Insula Identifies the _____ of Flavors