The area in the anterior portion of the temporal lobe that receives input from the olfactory bulb and is often considered to be the primary olfactory cortex is the ______.
A)cerebral cortex
B)entorhinal cortex
C)parietal cortex
D)piriform cortex

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The piriform cortex is the area in the anterior portion of the temporal lobe that receives input from the olfactory bulb and is considered the primary olfactory cortex. The cerebral cortex and parietal cortex are not specifically involved in olfactory processing, and while the entorhinal cortex is involved in olfactory processing, it is not considered the primary olfactory cortex.

The Area in the Anterior Portion of the Temporal Lobe