In which of the following brain areas might you expect an expert taster such as a chef or sommelier to have unique patterns of neural connectivity?
A)the superior temporal gyrus
B)area MT
C)the orbitofrontal cortex
D)the basal ganglia

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The orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for processing olfactory and gustatory information, as well as integrating sensory information with affective and emotional responses. As sommeliers and chefs are experts in tasting and identifying flavors, it is likely that they have unique patterns of neural connectivity in this region.

In Which of the Following Brain Areas Might You Expect