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7 September, 04:12

Heather considers herself a "chocoholic." When she is having a bad day, she knows that a few bites of chocolate will always make her feel better. Which area of her brain is responsible for this effect? a. Medulla b. Somatosensory cortex c. Thalamus d. Orbitofrontal cortex

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  1. 7 September, 04:27
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    d. Orbitofrontal cortex

    Explanation:

    The Orbitofrontal Cortex is the part f the prefrontal cortex that is found at the frontal lobes of the brain which are part of the limbic system responsible for processing of emotion and memory. The Orbitofrontal cortex, which is extensively connected to sensory areas, contains the secondary taste cortex that plays a major role in representing reward value of taste.
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