| Brain: Periamygdaloid cortex | ||
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| Latin | cortex periamygdaloideus | |
Periamygdaloid cortex (or periamygdalar area) is a portion of the rhinencephalon consisting of paleocortex.
The periamygdaloid cortex plays a role in olfaction.[1]
It has been suggested that the left periamygdalar region may play a role in yawning.[2]
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