Question

randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years, when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. he suddenly has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parentshands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. this is because the sense of smell projects directly to the ________, which is responsible for emotional memories.

a. limbic system
b. medulla
c. frontal ganglia
d. reward pathway

Explanation:

The limbic system is associated with emotions and memory. The sense of smell has a direct connection to it, which can trigger emotional - laden memories as described in the scenario. The medulla is mainly involved in vital life - sustaining functions like breathing and heart rate. Frontal ganglia are not the main structure for emotional memories. The reward pathway is more related to pleasure and motivation in response to rewards, not specifically to emotional memories triggered by smell.

Answer:

A. limbic system