Nerve Fibers from the Olfactory Bulb Project Directly to

Question

Nerve fibers from the olfactory bulb project directly to .
A) the olfactory cortex (uncus)
B) the thalamus
C) the basal nuclei (basal ganglia)
D) the hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

Nerve fibers from the olfactory bulb project directly to the olfactory cortex (uncus), which is part of the primary olfactory cortex and is involved in the perception and identification of odors. Unlike most sensory systems, the olfactory pathway does not relay through the thalamus before reaching the cortex.