Olfactory Brain (Noun)
Meaning
A center in the cerebral hemispheres that governs the sense of smell in lower animals; in humans it seems to mediate complex emotional behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The olfactory brain plays a crucial role in the formation of memories associated with specific smells.
- In animals, the olfactory brain is closely linked to the hippocampus, a region responsible for spatial memory and navigation.
- Research has shown that the olfactory brain is highly developed in lower animals, such as rodents and reptiles.
- The olfactory brain in humans is believed to be responsible for the emotional and psychological effects of certain smells.
- Studies have also found that the olfactory brain is involved in the regulation of emotional responses to stress and anxiety.