Of the following choices, the strongest evidence for a link between the sense of smell and the triggering of memories is the observation that
A)the olfactory cortex has direct connectivity to the limbic cortex.
B)the olfactory cortex has direct connectivity to area MT.
C)people with damage to the basal ganglia have compromised odor recognition.
D)people with damage to the cerebellum have compromised odor recognition.

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The direct connectivity between the olfactory cortex and the limbic cortex, which is responsible for emotional processing and memory formation, provides strong evidence for a link between the sense of smell and the triggering of memories.

Of the Following Choices, the Strongest Evidence for a Link