Which of the Following Does Not Characterize the Insular Cortex

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize the insular cortex in humans and great apes?

• A) Damage results in increased sexual responsiveness.
• B) It is greatly expanded in species that can recognize themselves in a mirror.
• C) It has circuitry that communicates with parts of the brain involved in planning.
• D) It is activated by situations that evoke intense feelings.
• E) Along with its circuitry, it may be the neurobiological basis for self-awareness.

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