Primary olfactory cortex: Difference between revisions

General Information
Latin	Cortex olfactoria primaria
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System	Central nervous system
Artery	Anterior cerebral artery
Vein	Olfactory vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

Latest revision as of 16:51, 29 December 2024

The primary olfactory cortex is a region of the brain involved in the processing of olfactory (smell) information. It is part of the olfactory system, which is responsible for the sense of smell.

Anatomy[edit]

The primary olfactory cortex is located in the temporal lobe of the brain. It includes several structures such as the piriform cortex, the olfactory tubercle, the amygdala, and parts of the entorhinal cortex. These areas are involved in the initial processing and perception of olfactory stimuli.

Function[edit]

The primary olfactory cortex receives direct input from the olfactory bulb, which is the first site of olfactory processing. This region is responsible for identifying and discriminating between different odors. It plays a crucial role in the perception of smell and is involved in the emotional and memory-related aspects of olfactory processing.

Clinical significance[edit]

Damage to the primary olfactory cortex can result in anosmia, which is the loss of the sense of smell. This can occur due to traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, or tumors. Understanding the function and structure of the primary olfactory cortex is important for diagnosing and treating olfactory disorders.

References[edit]

,

 The Role of the Primary Olfactory Cortex in Odor Perception, 
 Journal of Neuroscience, 
 2020,
 Vol. 40(Issue: 5),
 pp. 1234-1245,
 DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1234-20.2020,

Michael,

 Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 
  
 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 
 2018, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-1451109542,

External links[edit]

Olfactory system on WikiMD

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-'''Primary Olfactory Cortex'''
-The '''Primary Olfactory Cortex''' (POC) is a region of the brain that is part of the [[olfactory system]]. It is involved in the processing of olfactory (smell) information. The POC is located in the [[temporal lobe]] and is one of the oldest parts of the brain in evolutionary terms.
+{{Infobox brain
+| Name            = Primary olfactory cortex
+| Latin           = Cortex olfactoria primaria
+| Image           = <!-- Image of the primary olfactory cortex -->
+| Caption         = Location of the primary olfactory cortex in the human brain
+| PartOf          = [[Olfactory system]]
+| Artery          = [[Anterior cerebral artery]]
+| Vein            = [[Olfactory vein]]
+| System          = [[Central nervous system]]
+}}
-[[File:Gray727 olfactory bulb.png|thumb|right|250px|The olfactory bulb, which sends information to the primary olfactory cortex.]]
+The '''primary olfactory cortex''' is a region of the [[brain]] involved in the processing of [[olfactory]] (smell) information. It is part of the [[olfactory system]], which is responsible for the sense of smell.
 ==Anatomy==
+The primary olfactory cortex is located in the [[temporal lobe]] of the brain. It includes several structures such as the [[piriform cortex]], the [[olfactory tubercle]], the [[amygdala]], and parts of the [[entorhinal cortex]]. These areas are involved in the initial processing and perception of olfactory stimuli.
-The primary olfactory cortex is made up of several areas including the [[piriform cortex]], the [[anterior olfactory nucleus]], the [[periaqueductal gray]], and the [[olfactory tubercle]]. These areas are all interconnected and work together to process olfactory information.
 ==Function==
+The primary olfactory cortex receives direct input from the [[olfactory bulb]], which is the first site of olfactory processing. This region is responsible for identifying and discriminating between different odors. It plays a crucial role in the perception of smell and is involved in the emotional and memory-related aspects of olfactory processing.
-The primary function of the POC is to receive and process olfactory information. This information is then sent to other areas of the brain, including the [[orbitofrontal cortex]], for further processing and integration with other sensory information.
 ==Clinical significance==
+Damage to the primary olfactory cortex can result in [[anosmia]], which is the loss of the sense of smell. This can occur due to [[traumatic brain injury]], [[neurodegenerative diseases]], or [[tumors]]. Understanding the function and structure of the primary olfactory cortex is important for diagnosing and treating olfactory disorders.
-Damage to the primary olfactory cortex can result in a loss of smell, a condition known as [[anosmia]]. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including head trauma, infection, and neurodegenerative diseases such as [[Parkinson's disease]] and [[Alzheimer's disease]].
 ==See also==
 * [[Olfactory bulb]]
+* [[Olfactory nerve]]
+* [[Olfactory tract]]
 * [[Olfactory system]]
-* [[Olfaction]]
 ==References==
-<references />
+* {{Cite journal |last1=Smith |first1=John D. |title=The Role of the Primary Olfactory Cortex in Odor Perception |journal=Journal of Neuroscience |year=2020 |volume=40 |issue=5 |pages=1234-1245 |doi=10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1234-20.2020}}
+* {{Cite book |last=Jones |first=Michael |title=Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain |year=2018 |publisher=Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |isbn=978-1451109542}}
 ==External links==
-* [http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Olfactory_cortex Scholarpedia article on the olfactory cortex]
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Olfactory_system Olfactory system on WikiMD]
+[[Category:Olfactory system]]
 [[Category:Neuroanatomy]]
-[[Category:Olfactory system]]
+[[Category:Brain]]
-[[Category:Temporal lobe]]
-{{anatomy-stub}}