Periamygdaloid cortex
Encyclopedia
Periamygdaloid cortex is a portion of the rhinencephalon
consisting of paleocortex
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The periamygdaloid cortex plays a role in olfaction
.
It has been suggested that the left periamygdalar region may play a role in yawn
ing.
Rhinencephalon
In animal anatomy, the rhinencephalon is a part of the brain involved with olfaction.-Components:The term rhinencephalon has been used to describe different structures at different points in time....
consisting of paleocortex
Paleocortex
The paleocortex is a layer of the cerebral cortex intermediate phylogenetically between the neocortex and archicortex.; contains 3-5 layers.Paleocortex includes anterior olfactory nucleus, anterior perforated substance, prepyriform area and periamygdalar area....
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The periamygdaloid cortex plays a role in olfaction
Olfaction
Olfaction is the sense of smell. This sense is mediated by specialized sensory cells of the nasal cavity of vertebrates, and, by analogy, sensory cells of the antennae of invertebrates...
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It has been suggested that the left periamygdalar region may play a role in yawn
Yawn
A yawn is a reflex of simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath. Pandiculation is the act of yawning and stretching simultaneously....
ing.
External links
- http://braininfo.rprc.washington.edu/centraldirectory.aspx?ID=166
- http://isc.temple.edu/neuroanatomy/lab/atlas/bgfgic/