While imaging their brains,Dr.Baquero shows one group of participants repulsive scenes on a computer screen.A second group of participants tastes a small portion of revolting food.What should images from the participants' brains reveal regarding cortical activity in the two groups of participants?
A) The piriform cortex should be active among participants in the visual scene group, whereas the insula should be active among participants in the taste group.
B) The insula should be active among participants in the visual scene group, whereas the piriform cortex should be active among participants in the taste group.
C) The insula should be active among participants in both groups.
D) The piriform cortex should be active among participants in both groups.

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The insula is involved in processing disgust and is likely to be active in both groups when experiencing repulsive stimuli, whether visual or gustatory.

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