____________ has the most direct route to the brain because it is the only sense that bypasses the ____________.
A) the haptic sense; thalamus
B) gustation; hypothalamus
C) the kinesthetic sense; hypothalamus
D) olfaction; thalamus

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Olfaction (sense of smell) has the most direct route to the brain because the olfactory bulb, which is responsible for processing smells, is located at the base of the brain and is directly connected to the limbic system, which is responsible for processing emotions and memories. This bypasses the thalamus, which is responsible for relaying sensory information to different parts of the brain.

____________ Has the Most Direct Route to the Brain Because