Role in Epilepsy
The piriform cortex contains a critical, functionally defined epileptogenic trigger zone, "Area Tempestas". From this site in piriform cortex chemical and electrically evoked seizures can be triggered. It is the necessary site for the proconvulsant action of chemoconvulsants.
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